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Shirley Lorraine KNOWLES
Also known as: née Knowles, Shirley Morris
Special Achievements:First woman Fire Control Officer and Rural Watch Area Co-ordinator, Woodridge area, Gingin Shire, Western Australia.
1986 - First woman in Gingin West, Western Australia, Bush Fire Brigade.
1999 - Shirley spent over 20 years as a member of the Gingin West Volunteer Bush Fire Brigage. In addition, she was a volunteer Ambulance Officer with St John Ambulance. Other contributions are counselling at the Hepatitis C Council of Western Australia and forming the Gingin West Brigade Cadets for 11-16 year olds.
1999 - Nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Services, Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia.
2001 – Shirley was selected as Australia Day Citizen of the Year for the Shire of Gingin.
2001 – She was awarded a Fire and Emergency Services Authority National Medal.
2003 - Finalist and winner of the RAC Insurance and the Rotary Club of Whitfords Volunteer Bush Fire Service of Western Australia award.
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Image - Shirley Knowles
Photo provided by, and used with permission of, Shirley Lorraine Knowles.
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References
Ms Morris wrote, 2 August 2019, that she reverted back to her maiden name of Shirley Lorraine KNOWLES.
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References
Stroud, Anne. Citizen of the Year Awards. Moore River News. February/March 2001:17.
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Fire Fighter of the Year Awards. The Flame. December 2003:1.
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Woodridge Fire Control Officer Shirley Morris wins prestigious Volunteer Bush Fire Service of WA Award. Mini Moore River News. December 2003:2.
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Adolph, Fiona. Fire honour for front-seat role. newspaper unknown. date unknown:page unknown.
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(date unknown). Fire-fighters honoured. Road Patrol, 11.
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Dedication and commitment recognised. newspaper unknown. date unknown:page unknown.
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Leask, Emma. (2005, February). In the firing line. Perth Woman, 36-39.
