Life membership for Betty after 75 years' service

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Life membership for Betty after 75 years’ service

Apr 17 2025 Updated April 17, 2025

Christine Little

Members of the Parkes RSL Sub Branch and Auxiliary made a special trip to Wagga Wagga to present Betty Job her life membership, including her two sons. PHOTOS: Supplied

World War II veteran Betty Job has been helping to support ex-service personnel and their families for 75 years.

She's a member of the Parkes RSL Auxiliary and now the 99-year-old has been honoured with life membership with the NSW Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia Auxiliary.

The award is the highest honour which can be bestowed upon an ordinary member of an auxiliary.

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