000136

Description

A file of documents relating to the meetings of the Monmouthshire Women's Land Army (W.L.A.) County Committee between June 1939 and August 1948. Subjects covered in the file include the administration of the committee and the provision of office accommodation; the recruitment process for volunteer girls; the promotion of the W.L.A. through publicity campaigns to recruit volunteers, including films, posters, recruitment shows, and rallies; the training of volunteers, including instruction for tractor driving, milking, and gardening; and the labour position of volunteers, including employment, dismissals, and resignations. Other subjects discussed include the working conditions and wages of volunteers; hospital treatment for sick and injured volunteers; clothing and uniform provisions; the provision of petrol coupons; rewards for good service; the provision of hostel accommodation for volunteers; entertainment and welfare provisions for volunteers, including a Benevolent Fund, homecraft activities, and bicycles; visits by distinguished guests; and the plans for the post-war demobilisation of volunteers.

Keywords

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