This week is all about Mel and Josie's favourite Aussie group - the Country Women's Association. Not only do these ladies make a mean scone, they've also contributed heaps to the nation - and have some hectic rules for their fruit cake competition.

Credits:

The Week, 1922

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/192982648

The Telegraph, 1922

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/177884213

CWA website

https://www.cwaa.org.au/

CWA NSW

https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au

ABC, 2017, Jessica Hinchcliffe

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-07/what-does-the-cwa-smell-like/8780430

The Silver Years

https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/visageimages/Silver_Years-web.pdf

The Golden Years

https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/visageimages/The_Golden_Years-web.pdf

SMH, Melissa Singer, 2020

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/cake-without-the-calories-cwa-s-scone-sale-goes-virtual-20200402-p54ghp.html

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