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Women's Sphere
Mrs. Ellen Hartley
Mrs. Kilen Hartley is another
woman to whom the movement of
Labor owes a place of honor. Like
most of our best workers. -Mrs. Hart-
ley was cradled in the philosophy of
the A.L.P., her father being an em-
ployee of the W.A. Government Hail
ways, and as a child she attended
most of the functions and organised
events which Labor arranged from
time to time.
When subsequently she married
Mr. Hartley, now secretary of the
Cleaners' and Caretakers' Union, the
teachings of her earlier life sprang
into active service, and her interest
in this movement became more and
more intensified as opportunities to
serve opened before her. In due
course she was drawn into working—
without holding office for such
events as Labor Day, particularly in
respect of the committee which
arranges the children's entertain
ment. She has helped in the various
elections that have taken place, and
this work has been increased by the
fact that recently her husband had
taken a more active part as a candi-
Mrs. ELLKX IiARTLEi Help
Mrs. ELLEN HARTLEY
date, and also because of her own
close association with all the activi-
ties of Perth Labor Women's Organ-
isation, of which she is a member.
Each year a number of A.L.P.
branches organise an all-day picnic,
and this is another activity in which
Mrs. Hartley does a good job. A.R.P.
work throughout the district in
which she lives also claims her at-
tention and she has helped the Labor
women with war work on Wednes-
day afternoons for some months
past. She is a member of the Ingle-
wood A.L.P. Social Committee.
Mrs. Hartley is a native of Vic-
toria, her family having arrived in
Perth in 1902. She has three young
daughters. Her kindly nature makes
her popular with all Labor women,
and she seldom misses a meeting of
her branch.
Labor Women's
Central Executive
A meeting was held on October 6,
with Mrs. Kent, president, in the
chair. An apology was received from
Mrs. Golding, who is convalescing,
but who hopes to attend next meet-
ing. Delegates present included Mes-
dames Coverley, Nash, Williams,
Fuhrmann, Johnson. Carter, Kent
and E. Hooton. The secretary re-
ported on a widows' pension case
which the Minister is now investi-
gating.
A long discussion took place re-
garding the call which has been made
by a number of organisations on the
Government to found creches and
kindergartens for the benefit of the
children of women who may be en-
gaged in war work.
It was decided to inform the Fede-
ral Government that we think
mothers of young children should be
kept from munition factories as long
as possible, but if the services of the
women are required for the war
effort the Commonwealth Govern-
ment should establish creches and
kindergartens throughout the coun-
try as required and that the Kinder-
garten Union of Australia should be
appointed to direct these schools
under the control of the Federal
Alinister of Social Services.
The secretary was instructed to ask
the Government whether since the
appointment of a Public Trustee it is
the intention to place the estates of
persons in the asylum for the in-
sane in his hands, rather than in the
hands of the Federal Ministry.
It was resolved to advise all Labor
women requiring help in any legal
difficulty to consult the Public Trus-
tee, recently appointed by the Gov-
ernment. It was resolved to ask the
Public Trustee (Mr. Glynn) to ad-
dress the Labor Women's Confer-
ence in respect of the work of his
office. It was also resolved to ask
the Chinese Consul (Mr. Tsao) and
Mr. T. G. Davies to address, the con-
ference.
Afternoon Party
Mrs. Kent, with her two daughters
and daughter-in-law, were the
hostesses at a bright party held at
her residence on Saturday afternoon,
October 10. The rooms were decora-
ted in tones of orange and gold.
Labor women contributed Socialist
songs; Mrs. Williams officiating at
the piano. Mrs. Henderson sang four
attractive songs, and Mrs. Woods
pleased with two vocal items, Mrs
Lievers acting as accompanist.
A competition, won by Mesdames
Tenger and "Williamson, was con-
ducted during the afternoon.
Mr. Kent, who is an excellent gar-
dener, showed the ladies round the
garden, and no doubt let them into
many secrets which will help when
they are "digging for victory." Sub-
sequently a delicious tea was served.
In addition to the family and
friends the following Labor women
were present: Mesdames Trainer,
Donovan, Tenger, Gutteridge, Doyle,
Gibson, Lewin, Johnson, White, Wil-
liams, Davis, Itodoreda, Davies, Neal,
Nash, Hubble, Licvers, Sallur, Woods,
Gray; Misses Talbot and Gray.
Personal
Mrs. Pass, secretary of Geraldton
Women's Organisation, recently paid
a hurried visit to Perth and called
on Mrs. Golding. Mrs. Pass is hope
ful that her branch will be able to
send a delegate to conference.
* * *
Mrs. Vincent, secretary of the
Eastern Goldfields Labor Women's
Organisation, has been written to re
the forthcoming conference, but up
to date no indication has been re-
ceived in respect of a delegation to
conference.
* * *
We are still waiting to hear from
Collie Women's A.L.P. re the same
subject. It looks as if the confer-
ence may boil down to a meeting of
Perth Labor "Women's Organisation
with a few delegates from Fremantle.
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