League of Women Voters of Victoria.

Also known as
League of Women Voters Victoria. (1945-)
Function
Lobby group
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Biographies

The League of Women Voters Victoria began in August 1945 when three women's organisations agreed to combine: the Victorian Women's Citizens Movement, the League of Women Voters, and Women for Canberra. The first President of the League was Mrs Julia Rapke JP OBE. The League aims to encourage people, young and old, to regard their vote as a privilege and a right, to be exercised seriously. Each year there are three events held, two marking important milestones for Victorian women voters and a seminar to encourage young women to get to know women politicians: - March 31, 1909 when Victorian women first gained the right to vote in State elections, and - May 12, 1924 when Victorian were first able to stand for the Victorian Parliament. - Young Women's Leadership Seminar held at Parliament House, organised by the Parliament's Education Office. The Bessie Mabel Rischbeith Memorial Trust is conducted under the auspices of the League as a tribute to a remarkable Australian woman.

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Australian Women's Register

  1. A Great Idea: Peace and Women Politicians in Victoria
    Geddes, Margaret
    [1987]
    Published: League of Women Voters of Victoria
  2. Women's sphere : a summary of the movement for women's electoral reform and representation in Victoria
    Mackay, Louise, 1904- [prepared by ]
    [1989]
    Published: Bessie Rischbieth Memorial Trust and L. Mackay
  3. The University of Melbourne Archives: Edith Harrison Moore Papers (1898 - 1960)
    Personal correspondence, including letters from brother Gilbert a'Beckett, Sir Thomas a'Beckett and her husband, 1902-1960; Companies' and Societies' material (circulars, advertisements, information notes, minutes, reports) 1917-1951; Newspaper cuttings, invitations etc., 1929- 1954; accounts, tax assessment; Diaries, 1901-1958; engagement books, 1938-1961; papers given by Lady Moore to various societies; pattern books, architect's drawing, etc.
    63/9
  4. National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection: Reports of the League of Women Voters of Victoria (1978 - 1979)
    Annual reports for 1978 and 1979 of the League of Women Voters of Victoria (2 leaves only)
    MS 5957
  5. State Library of Victoria, Australian Manuscripts Collection: Records of the League of Women Voters of Victoria (1940 - 1971)
    Papers of the League of Women Voters of Victoria from 1945 to 1971. Includes minute books of the Victorian Women Citizens' Movement 4 June 1940 - 19 July 1945; minute books of the League of Women Voters 8 August 1945 - 4 October 1971; minute book and proceedings of the Women's Model Parliament 9 April 1946 - 21 September 1950; correspondence and newspaper clippings 1927 -1940 relating to divorce laws, the Sugar Embargo and the Slum Abolition Movement; and miscellaneous reports and legislation.
    MS 9747
  6. The University of Melbourne Archives: Eva Pethybridge Papers (1943 - 1963)
    Women's International League for Peace and Freedom papers. Includes material relating to the Australian Federation of Women Voters.
    87/172

Resources by League of Women Voters of Victoria. (11)

  1. A great idea : peace and women politicians of Victoria / by Margaret Geddes for the League of Women Voters of Victoria
    Geddes, Margaret, 1949-
    [ Book : 1987-1989 ]
    At 15 libraries
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  2. Annual report / League of Women Voters of Victoria
    League of Women Voters of Victoria
    [ Article : 1900-2011 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 30.812)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 30.812)

  3. Papers
    League of Women Voters of Victoria
    [ Unpublished : 1948-1984 ]
    At State Library of VIC
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 23.851)

  4. Women's sphere : a summary of the movement for women's electoral reform and representation in Victoria / prepared by Louise Mackay for the Trustees of the Bessie Rischbieth Memorial Trust, League of Women Voters of Victoria
    Mackay, Louise, 1904-
    [ Book : 1989 ]
    At 7 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 17.879)

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  5. Reports
    League of Women Voters of Victoria
    [ Unpublished : 1978-1979 ]
    At National Library
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  6. Early women candidates parliament of Victoria 1924-1970 : a booklet celebrating the centenary of Victorian womens suffrage 2008-2009 / League of Women Voters
    League of Women Voters of Victoria
    [ Book : 2008 ]
    At National Library
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    Rivis, Joan
    [ Book : 1988 ]
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  8. Early women candidates : Parliament of Victoria 1924-1970 / [compiled by Mary Allinson]
    Allinson, Mary
    [ Book : 2008 ]
    At State Library of VIC
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  9. Getting the vote for women in Victoria
    Melbourne College of Advanced Education. Carlton Campus. Media Services
    [ Video : 1987 ]
    At 2 libraries
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  10. Records
    League of Women Voters of Victoria
    [ Unpublished : 1940-1971 ]
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Resources about League of Women Voters of Victoria. (3)

  1. Annual report / League of Women Voters of Victoria
    League of Women Voters of Victoria
    [ Article : 1900-2011 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 28.976)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 28.976)

  2. Papers
    League of Women Voters of Victoria
    [ Unpublished : 1948-1984 ]
    At State Library of VIC
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 22.079)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 22.079)

  3. Reports
    League of Women Voters of Victoria
    [ Unpublished : 1978-1979 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 15.939)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 15.939)

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