NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS
Tasmanian Mail 27 April ?
Observer 10-11-1917
The Cumberland Argus & Fruit Growers Advocate (Parramatta, N.S.W.) 12-1-1918
Photo: Tasmanian Mail 25-1-1917
The Sun (Sydney, N.S.W.) 19-4-1917
Weekly Times (Melbourne) 17-2-1917
ENERGETIC WORKERS RECORD BELIEVES IN HER SEX Among the Australian women who have done valuable war work Mrs.Jeannie P. Young, of Adelaide, who has just visited this city, occupies a conspicuous place. Mrs. Young- did not, like so many women, leave a domestic circle for the first time to begin public work when the war began. She. had been associated formore than fourteen years with the late Miss K. Helen Spence. whose social and political work is known throughout the Commonwealth. As soon, however, as Mrs.Young realised that women were required to play a part in this war she placed her knowledge and her energy at the disposal of her country. For two years she has worked unceasingly and the primary object of her visit to Melbourne was to see personally the patriotic work that was being done in this city, and to discover new- ideas that might be applied to the work done in Adelaide. Sane Enthusiasm - - Mrs. Young, is essentially an enthusiast, but her enthusiasm is balanced by practicality. This was very evident, as she talked recently of' the work she had done, the work she was doing, and the work she hoped to do. I organised the Wattle Day League in South Australia," she said, "and I am anxious to see how its work compares with that of the Victorian League. Our league has contributed more than £8000 in two years all of which has been spent on motor ambulances for use at the front and for home service. Two years ago with the permission of Senator G. F. Fearce, Minister for Defence, I wrote an appeal for contributions for motor ambulances which appeared, in every metropolitan paper. In South Australia alone the result alone brought 60 ambulances, of which the Wattle Day League has given 16. A League's Contributions "The South Australian Wattle Day League has contributed to all the funds of the different patriotic organisations -the Red Cross Society, the Belgian Fund and the Australia Day Fund, and it is now organising to help the Repatriation Fund." Mrs Young- feels that she can not lavish sufficient praise upon the people of South Australia for the way they have responded to the many calls made upon them. "When the war first broke out," she said, "I began to collect clothing for the London poor. Twenty-two cases were sent away in the first three weeks. Since then the public has responded to each fresh appeal in the same generous fashion." Mrs Young worked as member of the committee in the recent National Service campaign, and she intends, upon her return to Adelaide, to join in with the Women's Recruiting Committee that is now being formed in South Australia. "In South Australia," explained Mrs Young, "it is the policy to include women on most committees. I was the first woman to be appointed as one of the governors of the Public Library Board, that controls the Art Gallery. Museum, Public Library and all kindred institutions." Economic Independence Mrs Young is keenly interested in the economic independence of women. She believes that married women, as well as single women, should be economically independent. She is no theorist, and has done her best to help along what she believes to be the basis of the women's movement. Her beliefs were shared by her friend the late Miss Spence. and after her death Mrs Young and several other of her admirers decided to establish a Women's Travelling Scholarship in memory of her. This scholarship is open to women between the ages of 21 to 35. It is to enable the "winner to have an opportunity, of studying the social conditions and America, England and the Continent. It lasts for four years, but two years of that time must be spent in preparatory work at the Adelaide University: 'The scholarship is valued at £350, part of which comes from public subscription, but the greater part is a Government- grant, given' in - honor of the - work done by Miss Spence. " Miss Dorothea Proud was the first successful candidate, and she has just taken her. D.Sc. degree at the London University. She specialised in welfare work in factories. - Early last year 'Mr Lloyd.George engaged her for munition work. Knowing the value of her work, he said," when he found that, he was able to get her assistance, "this is something more for which we have to thank Australia." |
Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, N.S.W.) 6-9-1918
Up to June last 2662 Australian munition, workers and 2210 navvies had arrived in England. The value of the output produced by the labor of the men says the Minister for Defence, is estimated at £6,ooo,ooo.
Up to June last 2662 Australian munition, workers and 2210 navvies had arrived in England. The value of the output produced by the labor of the men says the Minister for Defence, is estimated at £6,ooo,ooo.
Chronicle Adelaide 26-4-1919
Tasmanian Mail 5-6-1919
Weekly Times, Melbourne 18-10-1919
Bringing more than 800 munition workers and dependents, whose complaints regarding their treatment on board led to disturbances, enforced delays and general Irritation throughout the voyage, the transport Bahia Castillo arrived at Port Melbourne
from Great Britain on Monday. Shortly after the Bahia Castillo berthed. Mr P. Cohen, P.M.. accompanied by Captain C. Brewis, Naval Transport Officer, and Brigadier-General Lloyd, representing the Defence Department, boarded the vessel and made a thorough inspection of every part of the ship. Seen subsequently, Mr Cohen declined to make any statement, but said that the Royal Commission, of which he would be chairman, would meet next day. General Lloyd and Captain Brewis would sit with him. He had interviewed Mr C. W. H. Saunders, chairman of the Passengers' Welfare Committee, and had informed him that any witnesses he wished to call would be heard.
Speaking from the lower deck to the passengers massed on the hatches below, Mr. Saunders said that Mr Cohen had pointed out to him that it was not a civil inquiry but a Royal Commission which had been given to them. He had also informed him that if the witnesses did not come forward the commission would have power to make, them attend.
"We have no objection to Mr. Cohen, but we will have no more naval and military business," he continued. "We are up against a Royal Commission which, includes naval and military men. It might have had one or two private individuals, for the
protests which have been made were not against any naval or military laws, but merely against the food and sanitary accommodation and the provision which had been made for the women and children. (Hear,hear.)
I personally am not afraid of the issue of our evidence."
Proceeding, Mr Saunders asked all those who knew that they were to be called as witnesses to come forward when called upon, and said that special arrangements would be made for the transport of South Australians who were delayed in their departure
owing to being called to give evidence.
Bringing more than 800 munition workers and dependents, whose complaints regarding their treatment on board led to disturbances, enforced delays and general Irritation throughout the voyage, the transport Bahia Castillo arrived at Port Melbourne
from Great Britain on Monday. Shortly after the Bahia Castillo berthed. Mr P. Cohen, P.M.. accompanied by Captain C. Brewis, Naval Transport Officer, and Brigadier-General Lloyd, representing the Defence Department, boarded the vessel and made a thorough inspection of every part of the ship. Seen subsequently, Mr Cohen declined to make any statement, but said that the Royal Commission, of which he would be chairman, would meet next day. General Lloyd and Captain Brewis would sit with him. He had interviewed Mr C. W. H. Saunders, chairman of the Passengers' Welfare Committee, and had informed him that any witnesses he wished to call would be heard.
Speaking from the lower deck to the passengers massed on the hatches below, Mr. Saunders said that Mr Cohen had pointed out to him that it was not a civil inquiry but a Royal Commission which had been given to them. He had also informed him that if the witnesses did not come forward the commission would have power to make, them attend.
"We have no objection to Mr. Cohen, but we will have no more naval and military business," he continued. "We are up against a Royal Commission which, includes naval and military men. It might have had one or two private individuals, for the
protests which have been made were not against any naval or military laws, but merely against the food and sanitary accommodation and the provision which had been made for the women and children. (Hear,hear.)
I personally am not afraid of the issue of our evidence."
Proceeding, Mr Saunders asked all those who knew that they were to be called as witnesses to come forward when called upon, and said that special arrangements would be made for the transport of South Australians who were delayed in their departure
owing to being called to give evidence.