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Recognising Women’s Service

Women have made vital contributions to the safety and security of Australia throughout the nation’s military history. The NSW Government recognises the diverse experiences of women who have served.

Doris Follent

Tamara A. Sloper Harding OAM

Banner featuring the Women's Royal Naval Service crest an anchor with a crown. A wren sits on the top of the anchor

Jeanette Davies

Jean Garling

A black and white photo of six female pilits and Mascot on 4 June 1930

Women and aviation before the Second World War

War Memorials in NSW and Women’s Service

Joyce Abra

Marjorie Chapman (nee Gough)

Norma Booth (nee Gibbs)

Maud Street

Kathleen Carlon

Eunice Clarke

Iris Terry

Edna Ashby-Worden

Bronze banner with black and white Australian Women's Land Army logo

Gladys "Rae" Hogan

Joan Gregor

Helen Rosemary Clark

Jean Nysen

Kathleen Smith (Hill)

Edna "Teddy" Simpson

Phillipa Carlyle

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