Bray, Jane (Volunteer, Women's Australian National Services)

Collection relating to the Second World War civilian and home-front volunteer experience of Jane Bray of Kogarah, New South Wales. Bray was a member of the Women's Australian National Services, Kogarah Branch. The Women's Australian National Services trained and organised women for 'war work', including land work, fire fighting, mobile and hospital canteen cooking, transport, social services, wireless telegraphy, and other similar services.

Collection contains certificates and letters, including: certificate, St John Ambulance Association, New South Wales, for course 'First Aid to the Injured', 27 November 1940; certificate, National Emergency Services New South Wales, course of instruction in Air Raid Precautions, 1 July 1941; certificate, Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW, completion of course of instruction required for appointment to the Women's Fire Auxiliary, 5 August 1941; letter, from Secretary, Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales, regarding the disbandment of the Women's Fire Auxiliary, 26 July 1945; letter, from Chairman and Honorary Treasurer of Women's Australian National Services, relating to Plain Jane Competition, 9 August 1945; card, from Women's Australian National Services Kogarah branch, congratulations on making 50 camouflage nets, c. 1943; card, from Women's Australian National Services Kogarah branch, congratulations on making 200 camouflage nets, undated.