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The Women's Welcoming Committee

26/10/15

'Welcoming the Wounded Anzacs' by Terry Keenan describes the work of the Womens Welcoming Committee in as much detail as the scant records allow. They met each and every returning ship returning with soldiers with small gifts of flowers and cigarettes. For a summary of their work go to http://portmelbfirstworldwar100.org.au/womens-welcoming-committee/ Janet Bolitho on behalf of the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society