Rene Miller, that's my mum. Nearly 90 and still going strong.

Tony Miller - 28 August 2010, 3:10 PM EST

Hi Tony, thanks for letting us know. Has your Mum ever written anything about her life and times? If so, we would be delighted to include it in the register.

AWAP Administrator - 30 August 2010, 10:02 AM EST

I AM TOTALLY OUTRAGED BY THIS ARTICLE. IT SICKENS ME TO THINK THAT YOU ARE NOT PATRIOTIC TO YOUR COUNTRY. IT IS THE JOB OF OUR MEN TO FIGHT ON THE FRONT LINE!!!!

Hannah Ryan and Nikita Rodrigues - 15 September 2010, 2:38 PM EST

Hannah and Nikita, I'll take your comment at face value, although given your email address, maybe I do so unwisely.

This is an historical organisation,representing people who were living in a different time. At that time, many women believed that it was not the job of their sons to be killed in what many considered an unjust war.

Still, as is the case with all history, people have different views about political turning points. But you should be aware that you are getting angry at an organisation that no longer exists.

AWAP Administrator - 27 September 2010, 4:38 PM EST

wow!
You can learn so much about the history of women just by reading a book.....

That's Brave of the men, but even so of the women who wanted to save their sons!!

Kathleen - 1 August 2011, 9:28 AM EST

Conscription has always been controvesrial ever since ww1. Volunteering has always been the Australian way. The asian conflicts during the 50' 60's was seen as a threat to our security OK. Cold war fear etc did not help . govt's beleieved the domino theory was fact. For the defence of Australia the need for conscipts maybe necessary, not so much for overseas engagment. Cheers.

Bruce - 22 November 2011, 9:12 PM EST