Shylie Katherine RymillPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates Shylie Katharine Rymill O.B.E. (1882-1959) who was the State Commissioner for the Girl Guides Association of South Australia from 1938 to 1950.
In 1927, Rymill was President of the local committee of the Richmond Company of the Girl Guides Association of South Australia. By 1931 she was Commissioner of the Western Metropolitan Division. Rymill became State Commissioner for South Australia in 1938, remaining in that post until 1950. During World War Two, she was involved in raising almost £72,000 for charities through organising the Girl Guides Thrift Campaign.In her obituary, she was remembered as the SA Guides' 'Wartime Chief'.
Note: The plaque states that trees were planted to commemorate her, but it is unsure if these trees still exist.
Location
| Address: | Princes Highway, Tollhouse 1841, Glen Osmond, 5064 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.965191 Long: 138.647308 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 18th June, 1960 |
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In memory of Shylie Katharine Rymill O.B.E.
State Commissioner for the Girl Guides Association of South Australia
1938 - 1950
These trees have been planted in gratitude and affection by the members of the Girl Guides Association of South Australia
18th June 1960.
