The Queensland Country Women's Association. (1922-)

Function
Lobby group
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Established in 1922, The Queensland Country Women’s Association was declared by letters patent to be a Body Corporate on the 13th July, 1926. It is a non-sectarian, non-party-political, non-profit lobby group and service association working in the interests of women and children in rural areas. Although ostensibly non-party-political, in practice the group has tended to bolster conservative politics and has supported traditional family roles for women. Historically, it was, however, also a progressive force in many ways, particularly in its encouragement of country women to take an active part in public affairs, and also in its lobby for and provision of services to rural areas. Given its size and scope, it was arguably the most influential women’s organisation in Queensland in the twentieth century.

As of 2004 membership was open to all women over 16 years of age are welcome. (Younger Set and Associate Members from birth). Its website descibed its role and activities thus: 'The role of the QCWA has been to improve education, health and welfare for, and to enrich the lives of women and children and hence the family, particularly in the isolated areas of Queensland ...

QCWA activities: -

Providing training programs at live-in Summer Schools, Younger Set Leadership Schools, Rural Computer Workshops, Health and Literacy Seminars Awarding Bursaries to primary / secondary / tertiary students Providing crisis, disaster and emergency help Giving assistance through the Rural Crisis Trust Fund to families in need due to prolonged drought Special interest groups including Handcraft, Music & Drama, Public Speaking, Dressmaking, Cookery, Knitting & Crochet, Floral Art and International involvement through Country of Study A Social Issues Fact Finding Team which continually monitors issues of concern affecting rural, regional and remote Queensland

QCWA facilities for the public include: -

Student Hostels in Brisbane and Country centres - tertiary, secondary and primary levels Aged Care Facilities – affordable long term accommodation Accommodation, Ruth Fairfax House, Brisbane – close to hospitals for Patient Transport Support Holiday, Respite and Emergency Accommodation from Gold Coast to Cairns Child Care Centres, Kindergartens, Playgrounds, waiting Mothers rooms Hospital Haven - Tea Rooms Halls - Restrooms Royal Flying Doctor Service Clinic Room

The Queensland Countrywoman - QCWA publishes its own magazine "The Queensland Countrywoman" – 10 copies per year posted to every member.

QCWA’s National Involvement – affiliation with Country Women’s Association of Australia (CWA of A), with consultative status to the Australian Government of the day, but remaining autonomous.

QCWA’s International Involvement – affiliation with Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), the World’s largest organisation of rural women and home-makers, with consultative status to several United Nations humanitarian committees such as UNESCO, WHO, UNICEF. ACWW strives to improve the standard of living for all women and their families.'

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Australian Women's Register

  1. Berry, Dame Alice Miriam (1900 - 1978)Australian Dictionary of Biography Online : Berry, Dame Alice Miriam (1900 - 1978)
    Taylor, Helen
    [2006]
    Published: Australian National University
    Series: http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A130202b.htm
  2. Fifty years: 1922-1972
    [1972]
    Published: Queensland Country Women's Association
  3. Country women : [history of the first seventy five years : the Queensland Country Women's Association]
    Pagliano, Muriel
    [1998]
    Published: Merino Lithographics
  4. Getting things done : the Country Women's Association of Australia
    Country Women's Association of Australia
    [1986]
    Published: The Association
  5. The Many Hats of Country Women: The Jubilee History of the Country Women's Association of Australia
    Stevens-Chambers, Brenda
    [1997]
    Published: Country Women's Association of Australia
  6. National Archives of Australia, National Office: Address of welcome - Queensland Country Women's Association and National Council of Women in Queensland (1927)
    DY56/21
  7. John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland: Queensland Country Women's Association (1935 - 1998)
    Boxes 10256-10261; 10262 O/SBox 10256. Branch Minute Books: Jimbour, 1950-89; Kogan, 1973-74; Oak Park, 1951-52, 1958-67; Jandowae and District Younger Set, 1973-77 Box 10257. Branch Minute Books: Langlands, 1961-79; Meandara, 1987-98; Rosevale, 1979-85; Canago, 1959-87; Taroom Younger Set, 1950-59; Bell Younger Set, 1960-63; Cooranga Nth Younger Set, 1946-53. Box 10258. Branch Minute Books: Langlands branch, 1971-76, 76-82, 82-88; Point Lookout, 1953-54; Meandara, 1978-84; Mt Nebo, 1953-54, 54-56; Tara Y-set, 1945-54; Canaga, 1935-45, 45-47; Wandoan Younger set, 1950-60; Jackson Younger Set, 1950-57; Blackall Younger set, 1964; Texas Younger set, 1949-54, 54-57. Box 10259. Branch Minute Books: Mt Martin-McGregor Creek, 1993-95; Baking Board–Rywung, 1953- 60, 61-71, 71-82, 82-92, 92-98; Agnes Water/1770 Inaugural meeting 1991- 98; West Toowoomba. Box 10260. Branch Minute Books: Brandon, 1949-61, 1969-94; Cannonvale/Airlie Beach, 1990-94; Pomona, 1984-92; Brandon Younger Set, 1951-53, 1958-60. Box 10261. Branch Minute Books: Sun Valley, 1975-98; Silsoe, 1960-68. Box 10262 )/S. Branch Minute Books: Silsoe Branch, 1968-1987.
    5465
  8. John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland: The Queensland Country Women's Association
    4241 OM78-58
  9. John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland: The Queensland Country Women's Association, Burnett Division (1977)
    Box 9031: The material comprises o flists of the names and addresses of the members who held official positions in the organisation in 1977.
    43546 OM79-02
  10. John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland: Queensland Country Women's Association, Rosewood Branch (1926 - 1984)
    Box 3349: Minute books 1926-1935; 1955-1960; 1970-1984.
    M519 OMGL
  11. John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland: The Queensland Country Women's Association Records
    Boxes 6761-6827
    3282
  12. Australian Historic Records Register: Country Women's Association, Qld, Blackwater Branch (1927 - 1987)
    Miscellaneous records relating to correspondence and general information from the headquarters of the Country Women's Association, Qld, 1927-1987 (2 drawers in filing cabinet). Minute books for 1944-1988, (1927-1943 missing). Annual reports and financial statements, 1948-1979 (1 box). Financial records, including dockets and cash receipts for subscriptions, donations, and fund-raising; also accounts payable and receipts, banking, and journal accounts, 1948-1987 (4 vols, 3 folders). Attendance Book; 1971-1981, 1981-1989, (2 vols). Financial records relating to the rental of the hall, cleaning, expenditure and maintenance, 1972-1976 (4 vols). Letter books, 1981-1987 (3 vols).
    218
  13. Australian Historic Records Register: Country Women's Association of Australia (Queensland), Emu Park Branch
    Minutes and draft minutes, 1925-987 (14 vols). Minutes and draft minutes, 1925-987 (14 vols). Photographs of patron, presidents, celebrations, and buildings 1930-1986 (10 photographs). Miscellaneous records including constitution, rules, handbooks, creed, song, anthem, poem, pamphlets and brochures, c1930-1976 (1 box). Birthday book 1932 (1 vol.). Visitors book 1936-1962, 1962-1980; 1980-1987 (2 vols). Financial records, including receipt books, deposit books, petty cash, cheque books, and branch reports 1941-1943; 1959-1980 and audit reports 1979-1987 (15 vols). Annual reports for branches in the Capricornia Division, including Caudal, Rockhampton, and Port Curtis, 1955-1971 (9 vols). Correspondence and letter books, 1965-1987 (1 box, 11 vols). Countrywoman, 1973-1981 (26 vols). Scrapbook of news releases and newscuttings relating to branch activities, 1978-1986 (1 vol.). Drafts, autobiographical notes of members and final draft of an unpublished history of the Branch, 1924-1987, compiled 1981-1987 (25p.).
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