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Violet McKenzie and husband Cecil McKenzie c1935

Violet McKenzie and husband Cecil McKenzie c1935

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Ex-Wrans Association NSW

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Ex-Wrans Association NSW

McKenzie, Violet

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

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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.

McKenzie, Cecil Roland

Electrical engineer employed by the Sydney County Council.

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