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Part of History Week

History Week at SMSA | Let's talk about Louisa Lawson

Where
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
280 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Henry Carmichael Theatre, SMSA, L1 280 Pitt Street, Sydney
When

Thursday 12 September 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Cost

Adult: $10SMSA Member: $0

This History Week we explore the theme of 'Marking Time' and the extraordinary life of Louisa Lawson, a woman whose legacy challenges us to reconsider what and who we commemorate in Australian history.

Join Michelle Scott Tucker and Rachel Franks as they reveal the untold story behind this extraordinary woman who was a writer, suffragist, and champion of women’s rights.

Discover:

  • The woman behind one of Australia's first all-female journal

  • A relentless fighter for women's rights

  • The true inspiration for "The Drover's Wife"

Featured Speakers:

Who was Louisa Lawson?

If the surname sounds familiar, it should—Henry Lawson is a household name, but the true star was his mother, Louisa, a woman who shaped history with her fearless advocacy and ground-breaking achievements.

Ready to uncover the unravel the tangled skein of history?

Join in the conversation.

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