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Comment on Miles Franklin (1879-1954) by Marcia Commins

Marcia Commins — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:36:29 +0000

We at the Tumut museum are proud to display the best collection of Miles Franklin memorabilia outside of the NSW library, including an original paperback copy of her book (1901) and hardback copy (1902) Born at nearby Talbingo she is a local heroine.

Comment on Miles Franklin (1879-1954) by Maree Myhill

Maree Myhill — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:42:14 +0000

Thank you for this wonderful story on Miles Franklin for Women’s History Month. Miles was an amazing woman, still being celebrated seventy years after her death.

Comment on Florence Mary Taylor née Parsons (1879-1969) by Heather McCullah

Heather McCullah — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:37:56 +0000

Florence arrived in Australia with her parents and two brothers Henry and Robert.

Comment on Shirley Coleen Smith (1921-1998) by student

student — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:05:52 +0000

Thank you, I’m doing research on this!

Comment on Celebrating Grant Successes Across Our Affiliated Societies by Judith Godden

Judith Godden — Sat, 16 May 2026 06:48:32 +0000

Two beautiful images – wonderful that both items are preserved. Congratulations to all concerned.

Comment on Celebrating Grant Successes Across Our Affiliated Societies by Jennifer Brookes

Jennifer Brookes — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:23:26 +0000

Congratulations Shoalhaven and Harden Murrumburrah for your focus and discipline.

Comment on Mary Jane Cain (1844-1929) by Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:53:44 +0000

Hi
This story is about my Grandmother Mary Jane Cain and her Mother also named Mary Jane Cain. My Grandmother didn’t become known as Molly Chatfield until she married my Grandfather, William Wallace Chatfield. In the above photo she was still known as Mary Jane Cain.

Comment on Clothing of Australia’s Transported Convicts by Alan Roberts

Alan Roberts — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:17:30 +0000

I make brief comments on the clothing of women convicts on the First Fleet in my Marie Officer, Convict Wife. The Johnstons of Annandale. See under ‘clothing’.

Comment on Kathleen Howell (c. 1904–2001) and Jean Robertson (1904–1981) by Jo Hamilton-Branigan

Jo Hamilton-Branigan — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:23:17 +0000

Hello, Recently a close friend of mine passed away. In her things were a letter written by Jean Robertson (her Aunt) about the overland trip in 1928 from Fremantle to Adelaide. It would add significant provenance to this story. The letter is almost 100 years old. It is an important part of women’s history so wondering where it should be kept/sent so it’s not lost. Best Regards Jo

Comment on Where Water Meets Memory: The Histories Behind Sydney’s Drinking Fountains by Ann O’Connell

Ann O’Connell — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:19:08 +0000

Congratulations Zoe on such an informative article about historic fountains. Now knowing the history of the fountains makes me appreciate them more.
Their significance to our heritage becomes clear through your article. Thank you.