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| Rischbieth, Bessie | |
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| Born | 16 October 1874 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 13 March 1967 Claremont, Western Australia |
| Occupation | Social Activist, Artist |
| Spouse | Rischbieth, Henry |
Bessie Rischbieth (1874 – 1967) was born Bessie Mabel Earle. She is regarded as an important and early Australian feminist and social activist. As President and founding member of the Australian Federation of Women's Societies and editor of the magazine The Dawn she sought to improve the rights of women and children, primarily in Australia.[1]
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[edit] Biography
Rischbieth's civic service and activism were during the formative years of the Australian Federation. She also made contributions to the arts, politics and literature of Western Australia.
[edit] Early life
Born in Adelaide, South Australia to William and Jane Earle [2] and raised by an uncle along with her sister.
[edit] Marriage
M. Henry Wills Rischbieth - success, wealth, influence, politics. Childless, Widowed inheritance liberty?
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[edit] Death and afterward
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[edit] Philosophical and/or political views
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[edit] Notes
- ^ http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A110404b.htm?hilite=Rischbieth Australian Biographical dictionary - Online
- ^ ADB - Online. Nancy Lutton - Australian Biographical Dictionary Publisher: ANU
- ^ Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx
[edit] Works
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[edit] Published works
- 1964 March of Australian Women
- the Dawn Journal of the ... Women Voters
[edit] Letters
- Letter to Menzies
[edit] Awards
- Order of the Brish Empire.
[edit] Trivia
- During construction of the narrows bridge near Perth, eighty nine year old, Rischbieth attempted to block it by entering the river.
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