- From
- 1950s
- Occupations
- Ex-Armed services organisation
Summary
Incorporated as an association in October 1985 the Australian Women's Army Service Association (Victoria) Inc. was originally established during the 1950's. At that time a loose-knit group of ex-service members of the Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS), under the leadership of Colonel Sybil Irving MBE, formed a Re-union committee.
The Association still follows the initial aims of the committee which are to arrange reunions and to further the fellowship and interests of ex-service members of the Australian Women's Army Service, the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps and the female members of the Australian Military Forces.
Each August the Association conducts a reunion luncheon. Also a group known as the R & R Group arrange a monthly outing - usually to some place of interest followed by lunch that is easily accessed by public transport. Four times a year all financial members receive a newsletter, which disseminates information regarding outings, financial matters etc.
The AWAS Association (Vic.) was a leader in the formation of the Council of Ex-Servicewomen's Associations (Vic.) Inc., bringing delegates from all the war-time women's services together with the peace-time services.
Sources used to compile this entry: information supplied by Jessie Perkins MBE RFD ED (Major) Retd, President of the Australian Women's Army Service Association (Victoria) Inc.
Looking for Colleen Sheridan AWAS in Tas 1941-1947. She is my Grandmother's sister.
Debbie Rainbow - 11 February 2011, 12:55 PM EST
I have been requested to tell my story, as a child when the Land Army Girls came to work on my Parents Orchard at Ardmona. The Girls gave me a lovely Mulga wood Inkwell, just to thank me for delivering their Parcels. I have such happy memories of Mary White, who i was able to contact a few years ago. If there are any other Girls, I would like to hear from you. My address is 808 Royal Parade Dubbo NSW 2830. Have a long letter from Mary Lowe in Frankston. Hope to hear from some one to let me know who I can keep in touch with. M.
Mary Newton nee Cornish (Ardmona Vic - 2 December 2011, 4:41 PM EST
My mother, Elsie Rita Walton VF345695, known as 'Wally' was a driver during WW11. I would appreciate any information about her time in Melbourne. I think one of her friends at that time was called Zora or Zola. Thanks for your help.
Michele (Thynne) Mathers - 13 December 2011, 10:00 PM EST