Formation of the Western Australian Women's Cricket Association (WAWCA)

The West Australian Women's Cricket Association (WAWCA) was officially constituted in November 1930. A local cricket enthusiast Captain H.D. Russell became the first WAWCA president and Miss Marie Jegust, its first secretary.The Claremont Mental Hospital Staff became the founding team under the captaincy of of Jean Cameron who was later to become the first State captain. The WAWCA became a member of the Australian Women's Cricket Council (AAWCC) in 1934.