Society of Women Writers (Australia).

Also known as
Society of Women Writers (Australia). (1980-2000)
Function
Arts organisation
Libraries Australia
http://nla.gov.au/anbd.aut-an35907688
NLA Persistent Identifier
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-582406

Biographies

The Society of Women Writers (Australia), was formed in 1980 with the five existing state Societies (in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania) becoming branches of this new national organisation. The Society's main aim was to draw together women writers (including poets, journalists, playwrights, fiction and non-fiction writers) to support each other in their writing endeavours. It is also aimed to maintain the status of the writing profession, promote a knowledge of literature, and strengthen ties between Australian and visiting writers. Australia's first Society of Women Writers had been founded in New South Wales in 1925. During the 1960's and 1970's branches were established in all Australian states. The new national body was intended to coordinate activities across the country. It organised numerous seminars, conferences and writing competitions. In 2000 the Society was disbanded, and its branches reformed as independent, incorporated societies (the New South Wales branch having already done this in 1987).

During its existence, each state for two years in turn had the responsibility of managing federal business. By 1999, it became clear that volunteers were no longer available to carry out this considerable task. It was agreed that the federal body be wound up, and that each branch would become an independent incorporated association, with similar aims and rules.

An enormous number of books have been published under the auspices of the Society and its state bodies. Only a few of these have been listed in this database.

View the full record at Australian Women's Register

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Resources for Society of Women Writers (Australia).

Selected resources (10)

Australian Women's Register

  1. Minutes of the ... biennial conference of the Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [1978-1988]
    Published: The Society
  2. Federal president's report / Society of Women Writers
    [1974-]
    Published: The Society
  3. Annual report / the Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [1925-]
    Published: The Society
  4. Woman Writer/Society of Women Writers (Aust.)
    [1975-200]
    Published: The Society
  5. National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection: Joy Lindrum Gillan Papers (1977 - 1990)
    Three folders of papers covering the periods 1977-1987, 1987-1989 and 1989-1990 respectively, during the period of Joy Lindrum Gillan's presidency of The Society of Women Writers Australia. The papers are related to a dispute between The Society of Women Writers Australia and the New South Wales Branch.
    MS 5877
  6. National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection: Society of Women Writers (Australia) Records (1925 - 1990)
    The collection includes the Sydney office's records, correspondence of the various state branches, constitutional details, newsletters, manuscripts from various literary competitions and workshops, publications of the Society, membership lists, accounts, applications for grants, conference papers and minutes of the Society's meetings. A large component of the collection is that concerning the Society's 1978 short story competition, for which there are many letters of application and numerous manuscripts.
    NLA MS 6777
  7. Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales: Joy Lindrum Gillan - sound recordings, 1984 (1984)
    Recording of the Society of Women Writers (Australia), Fourth Biennial Conference, Perth, 1984.
    MLMSS 6603: Locn No.: MLOH 297/1-8
  8. Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales: Joy Lindrum Gillan Papers (1976 - 1992)
    The papers are Lindrum Gillan's records of the activities of, and her involvement in, the Society of Women Writers: 1986-1988; Society of Women Writers (Australia), Federal Executive and Federal Council minutes, audited statements (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/1) 1980-1986; Society of Women Writers (Australia) New South Wales Branch, financial statements (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/1) 1985-1988; Society of Women Writers (Australia), Federal Council, financial statements (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/1) 1986; Society of Women Writers (Australia), conference, statements, receipts, agendas, menus, federal election N.S.W. members (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/1) 1976-1984; Society of Women Writers (Australia), constitution and incorporation as national body (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/1) 1981-1988; Society of Women Writers (Australia) New South Wales Branch, newsletter (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/2) 1980-1992; Society of Women Writers (Australia), 'The Woman Writer' (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/2) 1986-1989; Society of Women Writers (Australia), correspondence between N.S.W. Federal Executive and Queensland Federal Executive (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/2) 1988-1990; Society of Women Writers (Australia), Federal Executive (Qld), minutes and financial statements (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/2) 1990; Society of Women Writers (Australia), information concerning Seventh Biennial Conference, Melbourne (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/2) 1978-1985; Society of Women Writers (Australia) New South Wales Branch, annual reports (Locn No.: MLMSS 6603/2)
    MLMSS 6603/1-2
  9. National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection: Joy Lindrum Gillan Papers (1977 - 1990)
    Three folders of papers covering the periods 1977-1987, 1987-1989 and 1989-1990 respectively, during the period of Joy Lindrum Gillan's presidency of The Society of Women Writers Australia. The papers are related to a dispute between The Society of Women Writers Australia and the New South Wales Branch.
    MS 5877
  10. National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection: Society of Women Writers (Australia), Records (1925 - 1990)
    The collection includes the Sydney office's records, correspondence of the various state branches, constitutional details, newsletters, manuscripts from various literary competitions and workshops, publications of the Society, membership lists, accounts, applications for grants, conference papers and minutes of the Society's meetings. A large component of the collection is that concerning the Society's 1978 short story competition, for which there are many letters of application and numerous manuscripts.
    MS 6777

Resources by Society of Women Writers (Australia). (37)

  1. Newsletter (Society of Women Writers (Australia))
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1900-1975 ]
    At 3 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 96.257)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 96.257)

  2. Woman writer / Society of Women Writers (Aust.)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1975-2000 ]
    At 8 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 82.642)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 82.642)

  3. Federal president's report / The Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1900-2012 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 72.023)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 72.023)

  4. Balance sheet as at ... / Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1900-2012 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 72.023)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 72.023)

  5. Statement of receipts & payments for the year ended ... / Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1900-2012 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 66.288)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 66.288)

  6. Handbook, the Society of Women Writers (Australia) / compiled by Hilarie Lindsay
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Book : 1980 ]
    At 5 libraries
    Handbook, the Society of Women Writers (Australia) / compiled by Hilarie Lindsay
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 41.702)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 41.702)

  7. Records of the Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Unpublished : 1925-1998 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 38.696)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 38.696)

  8. Golden wattle poets / Society of Women Writers, Australia
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1983-2012 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 37.804)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 37.804)

  9. The Society of Women Writers (Australia) : constitution and rules
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Book : 1978 ]
    At State Library of NSW
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 33.929)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 33.929)

  10. A spin of gold wattle : a selection of the prize and published poetry written since 1975 by members of the Society of Women Writers in Australia / edited by Kathryn Purnell
    Purnell, Kathryn
    [ Book : 1982 ]
    At 19 libraries
    A spin of gold wattle : a selection of the prize and published poetry written since 1975 by members of the Society of Women Writers in Australia / edited by Kathryn Purnell
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 29.771)

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  1. Newsletter (Society of Women Writers (Australia))
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1900-1975 ]
    At 3 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 93.93)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 93.93)

  2. Woman writer / Society of Women Writers (Aust.)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1975-2000 ]
    At 8 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 81.078)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 81.078)

  3. Federal president's report / The Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1900-2012 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 69.557)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 69.557)

  4. Balance sheet as at ... / Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1900-2012 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 69.556)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 69.556)

  5. Statement of receipts & payments for the year ended ... / Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Periodical : 1900-2012 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 63.593)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 63.593)

  6. Federal president's report / Society of Women Writers Biennial Conference
    Society of Women Writers (Australia). Conference
    [ Periodical : 1978-2012 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 42.084)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 42.084)

  7. Handbook, the Society of Women Writers (Australia) / compiled by Hilarie Lindsay
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Book : 1980 ]
    At 5 libraries
    Handbook, the Society of Women Writers (Australia) / compiled by Hilarie Lindsay
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 41.544)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 41.544)

  8. Records of the Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Unpublished : 1925-1998 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 38.21)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 38.21)

  9. The Society of Women Writers (Australia) : constitution and rules
    Society of Women Writers (Australia)
    [ Book : 1978 ]
    At State Library of NSW
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 33.788)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 33.788)

  10. News (Society of Women Writers Australia. Queensland Division)
    [ Periodical : 1988-1990 ]
    At UQ Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 30.629)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 30.629)

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    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Sunday 17 June 1979 p 15 Article Illustrated
    ... Published by the Society of Women Writers (Australia) 153pp. $8.50. THE NAKED GOURMET. Hilarie ... offering from members bers of the Society of Women Writers the more horrified I am at the standard of ... Aus tralian Society of Authors, and we reprint it here. It is adapted from Second Help ing Tart by ... 1109 words
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    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 26 August 1939 p 11 Article
    ... LAWSON SOCIETY Miss D[?]mphna Cusack will speak of "Some Early Women Writers In Australia" at the Henry Lawson Society on Thursday evening ... 22 words
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    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 18 September 1974 p 49 Article
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  1. In touch (Clearview, S. Aust.)
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