A notice to employers, about encouraging employees to invest in National War Savings during World War Two. From the archive of 'C E Warburton'.

Arm band worn by Charlotte Warburton as a member of the Women's War Service Auxilary in World War Two. Charlotte Warburton (1883-1961) was chairwoman of the WWSA in Palmerston North (1940-1946) and was very actively involved in the war effort. From the archive of 'C E Warburton'.

Arm band worn by Charlotte Warburton as a member of the EPS, in World War Two. Charlotte Warburton (1883-1961) was very actively involved in the war effort in Palmerston North. From the archive of 'C E Warburton'.

Dated 11/7/1941. Letter to the Editor from W. B. Tennant answering criticism of him doing nothing further about the E.P.S. (Emergency Precautions Scheme) since the recent elections.

Letter about a faulty recording at the 2ZA station.

This small 'posterette' encouraged young women (from 17 years of age) to join the Women's Land Service (WLS). The woman is wearing a standrd issue working hat, shirt and overalls, and happily drives a tractor while waving her hand in the victory sign. This poster was displayed in 225 railway stations throughtout New Zealand.The WLS was the largest of the women's war services, with 2,711 'land girls' placed on farms. Hundreds of women also served unofficially on family land.From the archive of 'C E Warburton'.

Invitation to Charlotte Warburton, to attend the 28th Māori Battalion Ball held at the Showgrounds, Palmerston North, 29 April 1940. Charlotte Warburton (1883-1961) was chairwoman of the Women's War Service Auxiliary in Palmerston North and was very actively involved in the war effort. From the archive of 'C E Warburton'.

Memo marked "Confidential" entitled circular Memorandum t Women's Organisations. Dated 24 December 1941.

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Sent to all District Committees and Sub-Centres, dated 28 February, 1941.

Sent to all District Committees and Sub-Centres, dated 6 October 1941. Entitled: Obstetrical nursing aids.

Sent to all District Committees and Sub-Centres, dated 15 October 1941. Entitled: Aims and objects for organising.

Memo regarding the establishment of training groups, uniforms, badges and insignia, etc. in respect of the Women’s War Service Auxiliary, dated 31 October 1941.

Memorandum written by M. Malempre, Dominion Secretary.

The Uniforms and Badges Emergency Regulations 1941— Uniforms, Badges, and Insignia of the Women’s War Service Auxiliary.

Memo regarding the relationship between the Emergency Precautions Service and the Women's War Service Auxiliary

Memo regarding the selection of women for service in the Armed Forces - N.Z.W.W.S.A. (Army Home Service Division). Dated 5 February 1942.

Arrangement made with the Church of England [Military] Affairs Committee in respect of the voluntary work performed by women in the Church Army huts in the various military camps. Dated 2 March 1942.

Memo regarding the registration of women for direction into essential work. Dated 16 March 1942.

Memo dated 29 May 1942 outlining the conditions of serivce for the Women’s Royal Naval Service (New Zealand).

Outlines the functions of the Order of St. John, New Zealand Red Cross Society and the Women’s War Service Auxiliary in relation to women’s war time activities. Dated 10 July 1942.

No. 15 News of the wartime activities of women's organisations in Great Britain. Dated 29 June 1945.

Letter regarding the W.W.S.A's authority over the Red Cross and St. John’s Ambulance in an emergency.

W.W.S.A. Constitution document with a note on the document asking for it to be returned to Charlotte Warburton.

Undated meeting template from the Central Executive of the W.W.S.A.

Includes list of the the women on the Dominion Council as well as the agenda for the meeting. Date of meeting not stated.

Letter dated 12 July 1943 regarding paper mache

Letter dated 12 December 1944 with thanks for arrival of papier mache

Letter dated December 1944 regarding the making of moulds

Women's Land Service Summary of Rules and Procedure