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Women in policing: a flashback

Sophia ConstantineNorth West Telegraph
Mrs Blake Senior, Mrs David Brand, and Mrs Angus Richardson at a morning tea held in the station ground at Port Hedland.
Camera IconMrs Blake Senior, Mrs David Brand, and Mrs Angus Richardson at a morning tea held in the station ground at Port Hedland.

As we celebrate 100 years of policing, we take a look through our archives to see how far women have come since they were first appointed to the force.

Portrait of police sergeant Ethel Scott.
Camera IconPortrait of police sergeant Ethel Scott.
Mary McCann, Kalgoorlie.
Camera IconMary McCann, Kalgoorlie.
Women’s auxiliary air force uniform.
Camera IconWomen’s auxiliary air force uniform.
Policewoman Sergeant Ethel Scott.
Camera IconPolicewoman Sergeant Ethel Scott.

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