won convincingly. In a highly unusual move at the time, Liberal advertising specifically made reference to women and women's issues. Images of men and women (and in some cases of women alone) were used in political advertising for the first time on a major scale. Their opponents in the Australian Labor Party were largely silent on women's issues. Although the organisation had formally resolved to merge with the Liberal Party, some preferred to retain an autonomous group, which continued for a time with considerably reduced members and activity. In 2004, the Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, spoke at a function commemorating the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the League, and paid tribute to its important role in the history of the Liberal Party and Australia. Notable members Jessie Ackermann – social reformer Marie Breen – Senator for Victoria (1962–1968) Janet Clarke – philanthropist, inaugural AWNL President Elizabeth Couchman – AWNL President (1927–1945) Eleanor Glencross – activist Eva Hughes – political organiser Enid Lyons – wife of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons, first woman elected to the House of Representatives (1943–1951) Nellie Constance Martyn (1887–1926) Australian businesswoman, managing director of Steel Company of Australia May Moss – AWNL Vice-President (1906–1914), National Council of Women President (1931–1936) Ivy Wedgwood – Senator for Victoria (1950–1971) References External links The Age Review of book on AWNL Political advocacy groups in Australia Liberal Party of Australia Women's wings of political parties Women's organisations based in Australia