Red Cross Queen

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The following item appeared titled THE RED CROSS WORKERS’ QUEEN in the Sunday Times Newspaper of 16 April 1916:

MRS. ALEX. CLYDESDALE. The Red Cross Workers’ Queen.

“By the way however, there is matter of special importance that I would like your widely-read paper to mention, and that is Anzac Day. I feel that some national emblem should be worn on that day to evidence the loyalty of all, and as suitable to commemorate the brave deeds that were done at the Dardanelles that will live in history for ever. To meet this we have had a medal struck to which is attached a royal purple ribbon as a symbol of national mourning, whilst the medal commemorates the brave deeds of our soldier boys. These I propose to issue without cost oí any kind, and Messrs. Boan Bros. have agreed to act as distributors free of cost. I have sent one of the medallions to His Excellency the Governor, their graces the Archbishops of Perth, the Premier, and other prominent persons as a sample, and asking their countenance and support, stating that the proceeds will be banked to a special fund to be used on behalf of our soldiers. If the badge is adopted by all as a national emblem, I shall indeed be a proud Woman.”