Women’s Pioneer Society Membership

Dates of arrival of ancestor to qualify for Women’s Pioneer Society membership

  • 1839 - NSW & Tasmania
  • 1847 - Victoria & South Australia
  • 1860 - Queensland & Western Australia
  • 1855 - New Zealand
  • 1857 - Norfolk Island
  • 1878 - Fiji
  • 1888 - Papua
  • 1888 - Commonwealth Territories

Associated Pioneer Club

  • RACA Genealogical Group
  • Associate Pre-Federation membership: Available for that Ancestor arriving on or before 1/1/1901.
  • Friends of the Society

For those who do not qualify, but are interested and concerned about the Women’s Pioneer Society’s aims, there are a small number of places for Friends of the Society. Friends enjoy the activities of the Society but do not hold office other than that of Public Officer.

Apply for Membership

If you would like to join the WPS, please download and complete a form.

Pioneer Member

Ancestor arrived in NSW or Tasmania before 1839; Victoria or South Australia before 1847; Queensland or West Australia before 1860; New Zealand before 1855; Norfolk Island before 1857; Fiji before 1878; Papua & Commonwealth Territories before 1888.

Federation Member

Ancestor arrived before 1st January 1901 (other than in any of the above categories).

WPS Application Form
Membership Form

 

Friend of the Society

No ancestor in any of the above categories.

WPS Application Form
Friend of the Society Form

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