The women who changed country Australia : celebrating 100 years of the Country Women's Association of New South Wales
Harfull, Liz2022
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In 1922 a group of determined women from both the city and the country joined forces to change the lives of Australian families in the bush. Many had found their voices campaigning for the right to vote. Now they had no intention of sitting quietly at home while women and children suffered and died in their thousands from preventable causes. One hundred years on, the iconic Country Women's Association is famous for making scones, stitching handicrafts and raising money for worthy causes. But there is so much more to this national treasure. In The Women Who Changed Australia, best-selling author Liz Harfull reveals how the CWA struggled into existence, beset by clashing personalities and moments of high drama. In fitting tribute, it celebrates the CWA's astonishing achievements and the remarkable women who have led it, while coping with their own personal tragedies.
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320 p. ; 24 cm.
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Includes references to Southern Tablelands groups and individuals contributing to the work of the CWA, including Crookwell, Goulburn, Gunning, Tarago, Yass.
Contents:
Foreword by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales -- Foreword by Stephanie Stanhope, State President -- Introduction -- Part One: Foundations -- Part Two: The early years 1922-1932 -- Part Three: The golden years 1932-1972 -- Part Four: A changing world 1972-2022 -- Epilogue -- At a glance -- Selected bibliography -- Endnotes -- Index.
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9781922616227 (hbk)
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305.406094305.4
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English
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135744