Events
World War 2 began - 26% of women of all ages were workingMargaret Doyle became the first female announcer on ABC radio, following a new policy.Billy Hughes (minister for navy/prime minister) approved employment for women as telegraphists.Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) was formed.Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) was formed.Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force (WAAAF) was formed.Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) was established.Enid Lyons and Dorothy Tangney were the first two women to win election to federal parliament.Australian Women's Land Army (AWLA) was formed.World War 2 ended - 36% of women of all ages were working
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