Evelyn Parker
One of Australia’s first women mayors
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Alice Basten
Alice Basten was one of the first prominent female accountants in New Zealand, as well as a businesswoman and local politician.
Mary Downing
Irish poet and nationalist
Theresa Talbot
Beautiful and dynamic, Lady Londonderry was more forceful than her husband, and her political talents were more impressive. She used her influence to effect and was the model of a great political hostess.
Claudia Jones
Journalist born in Trinidad who dedicated her life to fighting racism inequality and injustice.
Emily Gibson
Irish-New Zealander Emily Gibson’s life was spent working for the causes of peace and social justice.
Sheila Dowling
Irish republican, socialist, trade unionist, and feminist
Constance Markievicz
Irish republican and labour activist
Beatrice Dixon
Irish pioneer of women’s participation in public life
Margaret Dockrell
Irish suffragist, philanthropist, and councillor