The Australian Women's Register

Newspaper clippings, photographs, memorabilia 1926-1976 (1 album). Minute and attendance books, 1926-1976 (20 vols). Historical note: Janet Cornes joined the Gympie branch of the Girl Guides Association in 1926, eventually attaining a commissioned rank. In 1947, Janet was appointed as District Commissioner for the Gympie, Maryborough, Bundaberg districts and between 1963 and 1967 served as Divisional Commissioner for South-east Queensland. In 1963, Janet was awarded the Oak Leaf Medal for meritorious service to the Girl Guides Association and was a member of the Trefoil Guide team 1967-1986.