Tag Archives: women in WA history

Remarkable Women: Joan Davis

Posted on May 28, 2015 by communications254

This post’s Remarkable Women of Girl Guides WA is Joan Davis, who saved a child’s life in a dramatic road incident in 1975. Here is her story. Waroona District Girl Guide Commissioner Mrs Joan Davis, did not consider herself particularly brave. … Continue reading →

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Remarkable Women: Marjory Cobb

Posted on May 12, 2015 by communications254

This post’s Remarkable Women of Girl Guides WA is Marjory Cobb. Here is her story. Marjory became involved in guiding in the same way as did many of our leaders: she volunteered to help when her daughter’s unit was in need … Continue reading →

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Remarkable Women: Paddy Firstenberg

Posted on February 17, 2015 by communications254

Continuing the Trefoil Guild’s celebration of Remarkable Women of Guiding for the centenary year, this month the spotlight is on Paddy Firstenberg… Paddy’s love of Guiding began in Ireland where she joined the movement as a Brownie in Tipperary. As … Continue reading →

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Remarkable Women of Guiding: Brenda Hamlett

Posted on December 8, 2014 by communications254

As part of the centenary of Girl Guides WA, we are showcasing women who have made longterm and significant contributions to Girl Guiding in Western Australia. This time, we’re featuring our current State Commissioner, Dr Brenda Hamlett. Brenda has filled many … Continue reading →

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