Historical information
Tells the story of early Irish Pioneering Women who settled the Maribyrnong River Valley (formerly Salt Water River) and founded the first hotels, punts (river crossing barges) and farms in the region; and focuses on six particular women and their stories.
Significance
Book now out of print.
Funds from the sales of this book were used to build the monument "The Pioneer Womens Shelter" in Pipemakers Park.
Physical description
Book, soft card cover, 178 pages
Inscriptions & markings
ISBN 0958808406
Book dedication "This book is dedicated to all women who made the voyage under sail"
