• Source: National Council of Women of Queensland

      • The National Council of Women of Queensland is an umbrella organisation in Queensland, Australia. It unites other organisations with humanitarian and educational objectives for women and is non-party-political, non-sectarian, and not-for-profit. It is affiliated with the National Council of Women of Australia and the International Council of Women.


      History


      Inspired by the creation of the International Council of Women in Washington, USA in 1888, a number of similar organisations were established in the various Australian states. The National Council of Women of Queensland was established in 1905 with 21 member organisations. Mrs J.T. Bell was the first president.


      Notable members


      Freda Bage, biologist and first Head of the Women's College at the University of Queensland
      Phyllis Cilento, medical practitioner and journalist, specialising in the health of mothers and children
      Christina Jane Corrie, suffragist
      Zina Cumbrae-Stewart, philanthropic volunteer
      Irene Longman, first woman elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly


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