Australian Women's National League

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Agent TypeOrganisationActivities & OccupationsWomen's rights activistsHistoryIn March 1904, six prominent Victorian women inspired by Mrs F.G. Hughes and Mrs A.E. Clarke met together and decided to organise women voters so they could make effective use of their newly acquired franchise. Lady Janet Clarke was appointed first President. The League continued for the following fifty years as a vocal and influential women's group.Search records of this agent

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Australian Women's National League