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March 7, 2019
Mavis Wheeler’s Story
In 1941 Mavis Wheeler was one of only six women hand-picked by the Royal Australian Air Force to test their skills as telegraphists. With more and more men required in […]
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March 7, 2019
Narelle Townsend’s Story
Narelle Townsend has travelled the world for her career, following her passions and interests in architecture and “housing the world”. As one of Australia’s first female architects she learned to […]
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March 7, 2019
Archdeacon (EM) Anne Ranse OAM’s Story
In 1969, aged 22 and with only one year of nursing experience under my belt, I went remote area nursing to the mining town of Coober Pedy with the Bush […]
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March 7, 2019
June Smith’s Story
Born in 1922, June can clearly remember watching the Sydney Harbour Bridge being built from her house in Cremorne Junction. Preferring the fresh air and outdoors to the rigors of […]
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March 7, 2019
Una Keast’s Story
As a young nurse keen for adventure, Una Keast signed up to serve as soon as war was declared in 1939. She didn’t have to wait long, sailing with the […]
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March 7, 2019
Emily McNamara’s Story
Emily McNamara was born 100 years ago on the 5th February 1919. From the age of six she has lived in the Lismore area of Far North NSW where she […]
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