The Annals Peaks and Channels, of the Brisbane Women's Club
New Farm: n.p., n.d. [1988?]. First Edition. Softcover : pp. [iv] 303 : introduction by Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson (with photo) : plain covers lettered in purple to top cover.
Minor edits throughout and dates covered handwritten at the top of most pages. Very good. Item #15109
"One of the oldest women’s clubs in Queensland, Brisbane Women’s Club was formed in 1908 under the sponsorship of the Queensland Women’s Electoral League. Originally called the Women’s Progressive Club, the name was changed to The Brisbane Women’s Club in May 1912 and shortened to Brisbane Women’s Club in 2008. Brisbane Women’s Club was founded by Margaret Ogg, an extraordinary woman with a passion to improve the lives of Queensland women.
"The founding objectives of the club were to provide a social centre for women workers in the cause of reform and to encourage free discussion on subjects of public importance, including social, political and municipal matters. The club lobbied the Brisbane City Council and the State Government for the betterment of the community and supported the establishment of Women’s College at the University of Queensland. In an effort to improve the life of rural women, the club was instrumental in the establishment of the Queensland Country Women’s Association in 1922 and the Bush Book Club in 1921." ((source: The Birsbane Women's Club online).
Price: $45.00