October Talk: Jane Lomax-Smith
Walkerville Town Hall
Gilberton SA, Australia · Accessibility info
Event description
The Women of Walkerville present Jane Lomax-Smith for the October Talk on 'Extraordinary Women'.
What began as a story about South Australians on the Somme has become a prism illuminating the lives of little known and generally forgotten women with extraordinary reach and impact. These astounding women include a mining mogul, theatre impresario, hero of NCW, President of the Indian National Congress, famous strike leader, acclaimed artist and founder of the Alliance Francais. Not to mention a passing association with some very well remembered women such as Dame Roma Mitchell and Nellie Melba.
Jane will explain how a visit in 2006, to the 90th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme representing South Australia, at the request of the people of Dernancourt started an obsession to understand the underlying links. For her the story is no longer about military events but focuses on our social history and the women who shaped it.
Jane Lomax-Smith is well known in Walkerville as a former Member of Parliament and enthusiastic supporter of the Walkerville Historical Society. She is a Consultant Pathologist not a historian but enjoys a good mystery and unearthing tantalising research.
Enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles on arrival.
Funds raised go to the Women of Walkerville Foundation charities.
What began as a story about South Australians on the Somme has become a prism illuminating the lives of little known and generally forgotten women with extraordinary reach and impact. These astounding women include a mining mogul, theatre impresario, hero of NCW, President of the Indian National Congress, famous strike leader, acclaimed artist and founder of the Alliance Francais. Not to mention a passing association with some very well remembered women such as Dame Roma Mitchell and Nellie Melba.
Jane will explain how a visit in 2006, to the 90th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme representing South Australia, at the request of the people of Dernancourt started an obsession to understand the underlying links. For her the story is no longer about military events but focuses on our social history and the women who shaped it.
Jane Lomax-Smith is well known in Walkerville as a former Member of Parliament and enthusiastic supporter of the Walkerville Historical Society. She is a Consultant Pathologist not a historian but enjoys a good mystery and unearthing tantalising research.
Enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles on arrival.
Funds raised go to the Women of Walkerville Foundation charities.
Bookings essential. No need to print off your ticket.
If you have any issues booking online or any questions you can call Town of Walkerville on 8342 7100.
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Walkerville Town Hall
Gilberton SA, Australia