Australian Women's Land Army records

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Australian Women's Land Army records

1942-1975

https://collections.slq.qld.gov.au/guide/om90-04/overview

The Australian Women's Land Army papers consist of histories of the Queensland Women's Land Army, service record books, Land Army gazettes, photographs, member lists, bulletins, broadcasts, and an MA Thesis by Pamela Carlton published in 1980.

2 boxes

eng, Latn

State Library of Queensland

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SNAC Resource ID: 8140248

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Australian Women's Land Army

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On 27 July 1942, the Australian Women's Land Army (AWLA) was established as a national organisation, reporting to the Director-General of Manpower. The aim of the AWLA was to replace the male farm workers who had either enlisted in the armed services or were working in other essential war work such as munitions. The AWLA was not an enlisted service, but rather a voluntary group whose members were paid by the farmer, rather than the government or military forces. Membership of the AWLA was open t...