aug 4, 1914 - Australia’s involvement in the First World War
Description:
It began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. The outbreak of war was greeted in Australia, as in many other places, with great enthusiasm.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 4, 1914
Now
~ 111 years ago