Women’s Service Guilds of Western Australia (Inc) [ 1909 – 1997 ]
| OVERVIEW | |
| Full name of organisation | Women’s Service Guilds of Western Australia (Inc) |
| Short description | The Women’s Service Guild, active from 1909 to 1997, aimed to elevate the status of women and children through legislative reforms and campaigns. They viewed women’s education as a key tool for societal change. The Guild lobbied for issues like women’s political representation, judiciary appointments, and better conditions for female prisoners. They also provided welfare support to girls and sex workers. Notably, they successfully established a maternity hospital that served both single and married women, reflecting their dedication to women’s welfare and empowerment. |
| Start date | 1909 |
| End date | 1997 |
| Organisation type | Community Group |
| Location (places) | Western Australia, WA, Australia [ Administrative.State ] |
| URLs | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110572290?searchTerm=%22women%27s%20service%20guild%22 |
| https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/263315688?searchTerm=%22women%27s%20service%20guild%22 | |
| https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/234416614?keyword=%22women%27s%20service%20guild%22&sortBy=dateDesc&startPos=0 | |
| https://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE0803b.htm | |
| Group Affiliation(s) | Gender / Sexuality |
| War and Peace | |
| Member | Morgan, Eliza Elsie |
| Life Vice-President | Greenwood, Irene Adelaide |
| President | Kastner, Winifred (Mrs) |
| Presided | Johnston, Isabella Jane |
| Vice President | Cowan, Edith Dircksey (Mrs) |
