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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Connie Dawson Beret and Badge

Subcollections
Girl Guides
Overview

Blue felt beret with silver thread "fan". Metal badge white background with blue frame.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2021.217
Item type
Hats
Material
Wool (Textile)
Themes
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

Badge
Mrs C
DAWSON
BUSSELTON

Contextual Information

MRS E C (CONNIE) DAWSON B. E. M.
Connie Dawson started the local Association (Now Parent’s Support Group) in 1945. In over 30 years association with the Girl Guides she was President of the L.A; Warranted Leader and District Commissioner. She was awarded the British Empire Medal in June 1969, part of the citation was in honour of her work for the Girl Guides

Keywords
Connie Dawson
Girl Guides
Busselton
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Busselton Historical Society

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