Booklet, Helen McKay Herstory, 1997

Historical information

Helen McKay was a foundation member of the Eureka Stockade Progress Association, and later a life member. The Eureka Stockade Memorial Park comprised a monument to those killed in the Battle of Eureka in 3 December 1854, gardens, swimming pool, waterlily pond, hall and memorial gates. The gateway, on Stawell Street Ballarat, is dedicated to Helen McKay.

Helen Maria (Helen) Reddie was the first Australian born child of William Reddie and his wife Christiana. Before emigrating to Australia they had lived in Kilcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland.

Physical description

49 page A4 booklet with plastic cover and plastic binding with information relating to Helen McKay.

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