Category Archives: Inspirational women

Remembering Kay Saunders (1947-2026)

by Managing Editor Posted on June 1, 2026

In this blog, the Australian Women’s History Network remembers pioneering Australian historian Emeritus Professor Kay Saunders AO, FASSA, FRHistS (1947–2026). Below, the Australian Women’s History network shares reflections about the remarkable life of pioneering Australian historian Kay Saunders from her … Continue reading →

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Wise and Wonderful Women: A history of academic women in South Australia since the 1970s

by Managing Editor Posted on September 30, 2025

Margaret Allen reflects on an exhibition and research project exploring the academic working lives of women in South Australia since 1970. The Fay Gale Centre for Research on Gender at the University of Adelaide has been researching the working lives … Continue reading →

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Monte Punshon and the Forgotten Women of Australian Cultural History

by Managing Editor Posted on December 6, 2024

In this blog biographer Tessa Morris-Suzuki shares her research and insight into the life of Ethel May Punshon, an extraordinary woman whose 106-year life crossed many boundaries. Ethel May Punshon (1882‒1989) – known to all her friends as Monte – … Continue reading →

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International Federation for Research in Women’s History 2024 Conference

by Managing Editor Posted on October 11, 2024

Margaret Allen, Ana Stevenson and Michelle Staff share their experiences of attending the 2024 International Federation for Research in Women’s History Conference. It was great to attend the International Federation for Research in Women’s History (IFRWH) 2024 Conference, ‘Reflections on … Continue reading →

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A Filmic History Of Harassment From 9 to 5: Disclosure to Bombshell

by Managing Editor Posted on July 25, 2023

Susan Hopkins explores a filmic history of sexual harassment through films containing an array of representations across film culture. This filmic analysis highlights the changes and consistencies throughout time. Lived histories of feminism are reflected and reworked in films and … Continue reading →

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Japanese Businesswomen in North Queensland’s Commercial Landscape, 1887-1941

by Managing Editor Posted on January 31, 2023

If you venture into the heat and humidity of North Queensland, you won’t only find a history of Japanese migrants. You will also uncover unexpected stories of independent and mobile Japanese businesswomen. When I began researching the Japanese migrants in … Continue reading →

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Self-Education and Intelligent Conversation: The Geelong Ladies Reading Circle, 1890-1929

by Managing Editor Posted on December 20, 2022

Jacquelyn Baker explores the activities of the Geelong Ladies Reading Circle between 1907 and 1927, a time when education fell outside the reach of most women. Historical Member: Dr Mary De Garis  Born: 16 December 1881 Death: 18 November 1963 … Continue reading →

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