Special Achievements

• 1943 - First woman pharmacist to become a "Pharmacy Academic" in Victoria.

Additional Information

• 1926 - Graduated Victorian College of Pharmacy.
• 1927 - Registered as a qualified pharmacist.
• 1934 - Joined the eminent firm Henry Francis and Co.
• Active in the Women Pharmacists Association working for equality in all matters professional with their male counterparts.

References

• Lloyd, Alistair.  Mixer of potions pioneered academic pathway.  The Age.  March 25, 2006:9.

Link - Witt, Edith Miriel (1905 - 2006)

Encyclopedia of Australian Science

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Link - Years of Determination: From College to Faculty (transcript - voiceover only)

Monash University

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Link - COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Annual Commencement

Trove: Age (Melbourne, Vic.: 1854 - 1954), Wednesday 3 February 1926, page 19

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Link - A GOOD PHARMACIST IS

Trove: Argus (Melbourne, Vic.: 1848 - 1957), Wednesday 3 December 1947, page 2

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Link - (Edith) Miriel Witt, p. 14

Monash University

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