Edna Goulston WRANS
Object numberM2006/056:005
TitleEdna Goulston WRANS
DescriptionHand coloured photograph of Second Officer Edna Goulston, WRANS (Women’s Royal Australian Navy Service) in uniform.
Edna was one of eight women selected from the newly formed Women’s Royal Australian Navy (WRANS) to join the Royal Australian Navy in 1943. Her science degree from the University of Sydney earned her a posting in the secretive Radar Division where she rose to Second Officer. After the war, Edna was appointed by the University Commission to investigate rehabilitation programs aimed at preparing ex-servicemen and women for civilian life.
Edna was one of eight women selected from the newly formed Women’s Royal Australian Navy (WRANS) to join the Royal Australian Navy in 1943. Her science degree from the University of Sydney earned her a posting in the secretive Radar Division where she rose to Second Officer. After the war, Edna was appointed by the University Commission to investigate rehabilitation programs aimed at preparing ex-servicemen and women for civilian life.
Production date 1939 - 1945
Object namephotographs
Materialphotographic emulsion, photographic emulsion, paper, paper
Dimensions
- height: 260.00 mm
width: 209.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Edna Goulston via the NSW Association of Jewish Service & Ex-Service Men & Women (NAJEX)