Skip to main content

Isla Bank W.D.F.F. Minute Book, 1951 - 1960

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: S01360001

Scope and Contents

This record commences July 1951 and ends September 1960. A list of financial members and details of Provincial Officers are to be found at the back of the book.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1951 - 1960

Extent

From the Series: 5 volume(s) (Box 1)

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

A green, hard-covered book with a red binding. Minutes commence July 1951 with these people present: Mesdames McConnell, McLeod, Stuart, LB McKenzie, Hector, Ballantyne, JC Lindsay, Forde, Glover, Ruth McDonald, Lucy Lindsay. Absent: Mesdames Chilton & Lindsay.

The record contains details of fund-raising activities, donations to specific community groups, social activities, and a list of demonstrations available to members. WDFF had a strong educational focus which is evident throughout its history. Also a strong community focus in that the women made a point of visiting and welcoming newcommers to their districts, as well as supporting those in need.

Community Projects supported: Home Science residence Hall (Dunedin), WDFF Forestry Fund, Oreti Life Saving Team, Oreti Sur Life Saving Club, CCS and Cancer Fund, WDFF Provincial History, FF Building Fund, Hospital Library Appeal, Shart Stay Nursery, Agricultural Shows, Corso and WDFF HQ in Wellington.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Invercargill City Libraries and Archives Repository

Contact:
50 Dee Street
Invercargill Southland 9810 New Zealand