Sheila McClemans
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Sheila Mary McClemans, CMG, OBE (3 May 1909 – 10 June 1988) was an Australian servicewoman, lawyer, barrister and company director. She set up the first all female law firm in Western Australia and was the first female barrister to appear before the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
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Sheila McClemans | |
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Born | (1909-05-03)3 May 1909 Claremont, Western Australia |
Died | 10 June 1988(1988-06-10) (aged 79) Dalkeith, Western Australia |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Women's Royal Australian Naval Service |
Years of service | 1943–1947 |
Rank | Chief Officer |
Commands held | Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (1944–47) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Other work | Lawyer, barrister and company director |
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