Association of Civilian Widows [ 1954 – ]
| OVERVIEW | |
| Full name of organisation | Association of Civilian Widows |
| Short description | Originated in WA in 1953. Within two years there were 200 branches of the association set up across Australia. It is a non political party and non sectarian association. They aim to promote the interest of the widow and her child whenever possible. They engage in welfare work for their members and hold fundraisers and social meetings. |
| Start date | 1954 |
| Organisation type | Community Group |
| Location (places) | New South Wales, NSW, Australia [ Administrative.State ] |
| URLs | https://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE0711b.htm |
| https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126883279?searchTerm=%22Association%20of%20Civilian%20Widows%22 | |
| https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122419212?searchTerm=%22Association%20of%20Civilian%20Widows%22 | |
| https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/261081975?searchTerm=%22Association%20of%20Civilian%20Widows%22 | |
| Group Affiliation(s) | Gender / Sexuality |
| Key Terms/Slogans | The association of civilian widow’s motto is “Friendship and Service”. |
| Member | Goodes, Jessie |
