The Australian Women's Register

Summary

Dianna Lobb, the daughter of Leonard and Violet (née Davidson) Lobb, was educated at Fort Street Girl’s High School, Sydney. In 1978 she became the first woman to review guard at Headquarters 2nd Military District at Victoria Barracks, Sydney. The same year she became commanding officer and chief instructor of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) School, Sydney. On 12 June 1971 Lobb was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Events

• 1971

  Appointed Member to the Order of the British Empire

• 1978

  Commanding officer and chief instructor of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps

• 1978

  First woman to review guard at the 2nd Military District Headquarters Victoria Barracks in Sydney

• 1977

  Member of the WRAAC Association

• 1975 - 1977

  Member of Gymea Toastmistresses Club