| Place | Oceania: Australia, Australian Capital Territory, HMAS Harman |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 009225 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 120 (roll film), Nitrate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 120 (roll film), Nitrate, Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, HMAS Harman |
| Date made | 27 August 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) is taking part in the Navy's vital job of ...
Description
The Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) is taking part in the Navy's vital job of defending the seas. WRANS operate at Harman Naval Station, near Canberra. Standing smartly at attention, these WRANS are paraded for instruction in rudiments of field training. Identified on left in second front row is WR/1 Telegraphist Frances Betty Provan. Identified in front row, from left to right WR/3 Telegraphist Patricia Ross, WR/22 Telegraphist Marjorie Isla (Bobbie) Chatterton, WR/8 Telegraphist Jess Scott Prain, WR/5 Telegraphist Marion Stevens and 6913 Leading Seaman Stanley Humble Dillon.