Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- n.d. (Creation)
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Subseries
Extent and medium
Metal and enamel pins.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Eva May Dearin was born in Sydney and attended Fort Street Public School. She married Charles Christopher Godden in December 1905 and accompanied him to New Hebrides (Vanuatu). After his death in 1906, she returned to Sydney and lived with Rev Arthur Smith, Rector of St Paul's Church Bankstown, and his family. Her daughter Ruth was born in 1907. Eva had a long involvement with the Girl Guides Association and the St John's Ambulance Nursing Cadet Corps. From 1927 onwards she was the organist at St Paul's Bankstown, and also served as Superintendent of the Sunday School. She taught Scripture in local schools. In 1931 she established the First Bankstown company of Girl Guides.
Sources: Quirindi Advocate, 21 August 1964.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Pins and medals relating to Eva Godden's involvement in community organisations. Includes: V.A.D. Eastern Command badge; Girl Guides badge; St John's Ambulance badge.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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As found.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Unrestricted.
Conditions governing reproduction
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Script of material
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Finding aids
Allied materials area
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Name access points
- St John's Ambulance Association (Subject)
- Girl Guides NSW (Subject)