Author

Goldstein, Vida

Title

Open Letter of Members of the Commonwealth Parliament

In

The Woman Voter

Imprint

1916

Abstract

This letter argues that the chains of militarism are being fastened more and more firmly on women and the workers, who bear the brunt of war and militarism. It argues against conscription, and draws particular attention to the prosecutions of anti-conscription activists.

Related entries

Institutions

• Australian Women's Peace Army (1915 - 1919)

People

• Goldstein, Vida (1869 - 1949)

Subjects

• Conscription - criticism, pre-1950
• Peace movements
• Peace movements - First World War and earlier

See also

• Women's Political Association (1903 - 1919)

Related Published resources

References

• Goldstein, Vida, 'Manifesto. Australian Women's Peace Army. Conscription. Vote NO.', The woman voter, 5 October 1916. Image PDF Details