Sauga 50-for-50: The Bomb Girls of Small Arms during the Second World War

During the Second World War the demand for labour by wartime industries was high. Since many men in the labour force were enlisted in the armed forces, Small Arms Ltd. offered jobs to single women, married women without children, as well as young men who weren’t old enough to serve. These are the stories of six people who worked there during that time, including (in order of appearance): Rose Cutmore Daikens, Linda Wigley, Hilda Insley, John Kelly, Dorothy Browne, & Len McNeice.

Today, Building 12, also known as the Small Arms Inspection Building, is a historic reminder of our past. Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, it has become an exciting creative hub for a wide range of arts and cultural programs. This unique venue showcases dynamic exhibitions, events and interactive experiences and provides a space that fosters collaboration and community-building.

 

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Music:

Cojonudo by Esteban Maxera Cuarteto