Armidale WWII veteran Thelma McCarthy reflects on her time as one of the first female wireless telegraphers

Madeline Link
August 10 2020 - 4:00pm
ARMIDALE VETERAN: WWII Veteran Thelma McCarthy has received a Order of Australia for her work as one of the first female wireless telegraphers during the war.
ARMIDALE VETERAN: WWII Veteran Thelma McCarthy has received a Order of Australia for her work as one of the first female wireless telegraphers during the war.

Just before we were posted our trainer said to us - Remember ladies, we dont want to be the same as men, we want to be equal to men, and thats been my war cry my entire life, WWII veteran Thelma McCarthy said.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

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Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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