Biographical entry Williams, Nell (1912 - 2006)
OAM
- Born
- 1912
Lorinna, Tasmania, Australia - Died
- 2006
- Occupation
- Trade Union - Official
Summary
Nell Williams was born in Lorinna in North-West Tasmania. After her family moved to Hobart Nell started working at Cadbury's but left after four years because the cocoa was troubling her lungs. By 1948 Nell was working as a cook at the Royal Derwent Hospital. In 1953 she joined the Hospital Employees' Federation, eventually becoming State President in 1966. She was the first woman elected to such a position. She held this office until 1973. During that time she struggled for equal pay and better working conditions for women. Nell Williams still takes an active roll in the Pensioners' Union of which she has been State President and Senior Vice-President.
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Published resources
Online Resources
- Nell Williams OAM, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Tasmania, http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cdd/women/leadership/tasmanian_honour_roll_of_women/inductees/nell_williams_oam. Details
Sophie Papadopoulos
Created: 27 September 2001, Last modified: 5 August 2010