• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE4445

Davies, Natalia

  • Also known as Davies, Nat
(1907 – 1951)
  • Born 25 January, 1907, Lampeter, Cardiganshire Wales United Kingdom
  • Died 29 April, 1951, Adelaide South Australia Australia
  • Occupation Defence worker, Teacher

Summary

Nat Davies began her teaching career in the primary sector in South Australia in 1926, but moved into girls’ technical schools in 1939, remaining there until her death in 1951. She was an active unionist, serving as treasurer of the Women’s Assistants’ Association from 1934-37. On the formation of the Women Teachers’ Guild in 1938, Davies served as its liaison officer from 1938-42 and its vice-president from 1945-49. During World War Two she was active in the Defence Society as its president and was the only female civil-defence officer in Adelaide.

Archival resources

  • State Library of South Australia
    • Natalia Davies : SUMMARY RECORD

Published resources