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Examine four political cartoons from the First World War about Billy Hughes.
Hear arguments for and against conscription.
Join a brand-new Civics and Citizenship program for regional classrooms.
Practical resources and ideas to use in the classroom across civics and citizenship, media literacy and more.
Visit MoAD from your classroom and get young people talking about democracy, leadership and sustainability.
Discover Billy Hughes's role in the peace treaty negotiations.
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