Wrote to Indonesian women (Tribune, 24 Januari 1962)

=== [PDF page 1] === Tribune (Sydney, NSW: 1939 - 1991), Wednesday 24 January 1962, page 10 WROTE TO INDONESIAN WOMEN PERTH: The Union of Australian Women had sent letters of support to Indonesian women leaders over the struggle of Indonesia to reclaim West New Guinea, the UAW State secretary (Mrs. M. Lester) said this week. rpHEY had also communicated with the Indonesian wom Gerwani, the en's affiliated organisation International Democratic Women's felt Federation, saying that they that the of Australia leaders were not speaking in the name of a great who were Australians, sym many Indonesian pathetic independence, and try to let other that they would know nesia's claim. the women justice Indo have also written to Opposi tion Leader Calwell, saying that we don't agree with the stand he is tak ing and that interests Mrs. Lester "Built this stand the not in the people," said. SEATO Dutch West New Guinea could to peace," she added. Australian camouflage National Library of Australia base under occupation, threat http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article236250727