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Pages from book The Electric Imps 1937

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McKenzie, Violet

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McKenzie, Violet

A pioneer in Australian radio and electrical engineering, Violet McKenzie had a lifetime commitment to technical education and training, especially for women.

Electricity

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McKenzie, Violet

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Florence Violet McKenzie was an electrical engineer who taught thousands of women, and soldiers, to use radio for signalling, founded the Wireless Weekly and pioneered technical education for women.

The Electric Imps

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Children's book published by the Electrical Association for Women in 1937, written and illustrated published by its Director, Mrs F.V. McKenzie, and described as presenting ‘The story of electricity, simply told, with the object of educating the youthful mind in its safe use.’ Its contents also appeared in the School Magazine and The Sun newspaper.

Electrical Association for Women

Educational association founded by Violet McKenzie to promote the use of electricity to make women's household work easier.

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