Commemorating Australian Women’s Land Army 80 Years On

Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley MP will join Griffith City Council to commemorate 80 years since the Australian Women’s Land Army was formed in Hanwood next week.

On Thursday, August 25 at 12:30 pm, a ribbon will be cut at the Women’s Land Army Park and a tree planted to acknowledge the service of the Women’s Land Army during World War 2.

Members of the Women’s Land Army or their descendants are invited to attend.

Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran looks forward to recognising the Park’s namesakes and seeing the new fitness equipment that was recently installed.

“I’d like to commend Councillor Dino Zappacosta for his suggestion to use the occasion to commemorate the Australian Women’s Land Army, which was formed to combat rising labour shortages in the farming sector during World War 2,” Councillor Curran said.

“The work they carried out was vital.

“The importance of food production cannot be overstated.

“Griffith people will long remember the work done by the Land Army.”

Councillor Curran said he was very pleased Council was able to extend fitness amenities to the community of Hanwood.

The Women’s Land Army Park in Yarran Street, Hanwood now features a fitness station, with six items installed including back extension and stepper, tricep dips/leg lefts, upright exercise bike, lateral pulldown and chest press, sit-up/push-up benches and leg press and a cross trainer.

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