Joan Richard was a speaker at the Surrey Hills Historical Society meeting in November 2013. A watercolourist, she has been a long standing member of MSWPS, Past and Recent President in 2017 and a Life Member. The Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors was founded in 1902 by women who had been students at the Art School of the National Gallery of Victoria, to provide a forum for artistic discussion and an opportunity to view and comment on each other's work. Originally named the Students' Art Club, it became "Woomballana" (meaning either 'everlasting beauty' or 'search for beauty') Art Club, The Women's Art Club, the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and finally, in 1954, the present title was adopted. The history of the MSWPS and its members’ achievements, issues of the workplace, family and art commitments, the economic survival of artists, migrant artists and prejudice against women are also explored. Much of the information in “More Than Just Gumtrees” has not been available in previous publications; it includes hitherto unpublished sources - oral history interviews, minute books, reviews, letters, early photographs. There are includes biographies of over 300 artists, with individual exhibition lists, representation in public collections etc REF: MSWPS website. Artist Mabel Pye, who lived in Surrey Hills, is one of the featured artists.A history of the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors and of the women who have belonged since 1902. Some of these women have become well-known to the art world, other have slipped by un-noticed. Incl. index, bibliography.To the Surrey Hills/Historical Society/Presented by/Joan Richard/19th November/2013melbourne society of women painters and sculptors, women painters, women sculptors, mabel pye, joan richard

Booknon-fictionHistory of the Society, founded in 1902, told through the stories of three generations of artists. Includes original research, unpublished primary sources and photographs and over 300 biographies of members. china painting, portraiture, self-portraiture, flower painting, sculpture, print making, art and craft

book non-fictionCompiled by the Visual Arts Committee of Women150 to mark the 150th celebrations for the establishment of state of Victoria in 1985. Represents many established and emerging artists of the time.feminism, painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, textiles

Two books of poetry and writings by women of East Gippsland. 1833.1 is Volume 2 and has a red cover. 1833.2 is Volume 3 and has a blue cover. Both books are edited by: Marie Munday, Betty Ory and Dorothy Watt.literature women's-writing literature-east-gippsland

Lists 20 new inductees into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2016 and outlines the contribution each has made in their area of expertise. Of particular interest is Sherryl Garbutt, former Member for Greensborough in the Victorian Parliament.36 pages, colour illustrationsvictorian honour roll of women, sherryl garbutt

A Tribute to the varied lives of Women of Chelsea & District .Commitee Included. Margaret Diggerson, Val Hambridge, Margaret Jacobs, Dorothy Meadows OAM, Linda Meadows, Shirley Simpson, Leonie Taylor. Limited publication 2010.Only 500 published. Contains localised information about women of Chelsea.Blue & white Cover, Lower Right Corner creased. Several People paddling in Patterson River. 184 pages. 14. M X 210m.Women of Chelsea & Districtchelsea & district historical society inc., book, women, women of chelsea

Eureka's Women was published by BHS Publishing and written by Dorothy Wickham. The book tells wonderful stories about the women who were at Eureka. Wickham wrote a PhD on the Women at Ballarat Goldfields, and a book Women of the Diggings: Ballarat 1854, published by Ballarat Heritage Services in 2004.An illustrated booklet on women associated with Eureka.eureka stockade, women, dorothy wickham, eureka's women

Ticket for House Raffle 1/-: 1st prize Brick house; 2nd prize Suite furniture; 3rd prize Wireless set. Drawn Melbourne Stadium 9 pm. 31/1/1948.Small raffle ticket, printed in red on white paper one side onlyraffles, australian legion of ex-servicemen & women, black family

The photograph is of members of the Governing Council of Greek Women in Melbourne in 1917. A number of the women were from Ithaca. The organisation was created to offer social interaction for Greek women who had settled in Australia in the early years of the twentieth century and was part of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria. Back row L-R: Mrs. A Raftopoulou, Miss Sigala, Mrs. E. Peppa. Middle row L-R: Miss E. Nomikou, Mrs. K. Kyriazopoulou, (President), Mrs. K Mavrokefalou (Vice-president), Mrs. N. Mari. Front: Mrs. B. Zografou. A black and white portrait style photograph of eight young women. The translated caption is printed below the photograph in Greek: THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF GREEK WOMEN, MELBOURNE 1917 gocv, committee, auxilliary

The women are standing in front of a Marquee (at Burnley?), probably a professional photographer.women, j.l. provan

Silent Sisterhood gives an insight into life and purpose of middle-class Victorian Women. It is divided into main sections of 1. The Outer Woman. 2. The Inner Woman. 3.Conclusions. It contains tables of reference and an extensive bibliography.Silent Sisterhood is a study of the issues which faced women of the Victorian Era. It examines health and domestic matters such as budgeting, child rearing, infant health and contraception. The relevant period of history which it examines, was a time of change for women with the granting of the vote giving them a political voice.Black paperback with gold text. Front cover depicts Sepia toned photograph of six women having tea. Back cover is black with recommendations and information about contents of the book.Handwritten name, L. Scholes, inside front cover. Printed in England by Redwood Burn Ltd, Trowbridge and Esher. ISBN 0-85664-698-. Dedicated to Nancy Ann victorian, middle-class, women, nineteenth century, women’s health education, modernization, warrnambool

Celebrates the achievements and careers of 1,430 Australia women whose lives span three generations of struggle and success. Includes Australian Women from all walks of life.Celebrates the achievements and careers of 1,430 Australia women whose lives span three generations of struggle and success. Includes Australian Women from all walks of life.women-biography, women-directories

An excellent example of Australian First World War recruiting posters aimed at women, rather than potential soldiers. The poster suggests that in helping defeat Germany, women were really defending themselves.During the First World War, governments needed to convince their citizens to contribute to the war effort. In the absence of radio and film, the poster was the most effective method of mass communicationDepicts a woman with arms raised, her clothing torn and right breast exposed. Two children lie dead on the round at her feet, while the town behind her burns. Full poster text: 'Women of Queensland! Remember how women and children of France and Belgium were treated. Do you realise that your treatment would be worse? Send a man today to fight for you'poster, ww1, women of queensland

Historical: This book covers all aspects of the C.W.A. including its history. The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country .Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced, would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having had an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.Small 17 page book with white cardboard cover and green writing. Pages are held together with 2 staples. Cover: "The Country Women's Association / of Victoria Inc. / For Country and City Women / Victoria (with logo underneath) Address and contact details beneathcountry women's association of victoria. c.w.a.. tawonga.

Biographical details of prominent local Nillumbik womenDetails the achievements of local women. An annual award from the Nillumbik Women's Network and Nillumbik Shire Council.Colour cover with photographs of Nillumbik women. 24 p., illus. nillumbik shire council, nillumbik womens network, eltham women, diamond valley women

Biographical details of prominent local Nillumbik womenDetails the achievements of local women. An annual award from the Nillumbik Women's Network and Nillumbik Shire Council.Colour cover with photographs of Nillumbik women. 24 p., illus. nillumbik shire council, nillumbik womens network, eltham women, diamond valley women

Photographs and brief biographies of 59 women federal parliamentarians 1943-19992 p. black & white illustrations(Special section of Sunday Herald Sun 28 November 1999australia politics and government, women

Legion of ex Servicemen and Women - Wangaratta Branch Honour Board containing names of Office Bearers from 1985 to 2002.The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women (Vic) Ltd (The Legion) is an ex-service based not for profit association. Formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations, membership of the legion is open to all ex-service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, and former members of the peace-time Australian regular and reserve forces, their families, relatives and other persons who abide by and are accepted in accordance with the Constitution.Solid piece of wood with gold writing, has five columns listing the year President, Vice-President Secretary, Treasurer, dating from 1985 to 2002.Legion of ex-servicemen & women, Wangaratta Branch, 1985 - 2002. Signware 5721 2430. wangaratta, legion, ex-servicemen & women