Activist Commemorations: Remembering the Life of Bessie Guthrie
Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts host Isobelle Barrett Meyering this History Week to explore the life, death and legacy of Sydney feminist Bessie Guthrie.
Patrick Dodd – General Macquarie at the Parramatta Female Factory
Come along to the next Sydney Mechanic’s School of the Arts lunchtime lecture to hear Patrick Dodd tell the story of the Parramatta Female Factory to celebrate it’s 200 year anniversary on Thursday 5 July.
In the Aftermath of the First World War – Women’s Legal Status Act 1918
The Independent Scholars Association of Australia (NSW Chapter) in collaboration with the State Library of NSW will be holding their Annual Seminar on July 21 from 12.15 – 4.30pm which will examine the legacy of the Women’s Legal Status Act (1918).
Australian Historical Association awards and prizes 2017-18
Applications have now opened for the Australian Historical Association’s four biennial and two annual awards and prizes for 2017-18.
Feminism and Popular Culture
Join the Jessie Street National Women’s Library as they showcase items from their collection which show the impact of feminism on pop culture in Australia.