March 2025
The Electrical Association for Women (EAW from here) was formed in March 1934 by Florence Violet McKenzie based on a similar British Association. The EAW was a membership-based organisation. Its aims and objectives were:
1.To collect and distribute information on the uses of electricity and to have regular lectures
and demonstrations.
2.To impart a knowledge of electricity and electrical appliances which will instil complete confidence in their safe handling.
3.To arrange lectures in schools, colleges, clubs and broadcast, in order to disseminate this
knowledge as widely as possible.
4.To have special courses of lectures and training for girls who wish to obtain employment
In the electrical or radio world.
5.To endeavour to reduce the present charges for electricity and electrical appliances, by educating women to their advantages, and thus promoting increased current consumption.
6.To encourage private enterprise and to stress the importance of buying only safe and
reputable appliances.
