CWA of WA History Timeline
CWA of WA
The first branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of WA opened in Nungarin, in July 1924. This was quickly followed by Metropolitan, Bolgart and Benjaberring.
The establishment of CWA of WA occurred after WA members from the National Council of Women heard about the 1922 formation of a CWA of New South Wales and Queensland. A provisional committee spent 12 months spreading awareness and encouraging women to form the same association in the western state of Australia.
Within 12 months of the first branch opening, the inaugural state conference was held in the Queens Hall, Perth in 1925 with sixty women. The first Executive were elected; and the aims, motto, constitution, badge and colours were laid. Lady Campion, wife of the Governor of WA, was bestowed as the patron.
