National Council of Women of Queensland. (1905-)

Function
Voluntary organisation and Lobby Group
NLA Persistent Identifier
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-761097

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The National Council of Women of Queensland is an umbrella organisation for a large and diverse number of affiliated Queensland women’s groups. It functions as a political lobby group, attempting to influence local, state and federal government. Its aims are: • ‘To unite associations and societies of women, or of men and women, into an organisation for mutual counsel and co-operation. • To advance the interests of humanity, and to confer in questions relating to the welfare of the family, State and Commonwealth. • To join with the National Councils of Women of other Australian States and Territories to form the National Council of Women of Australia which, in turn, is a member of the International Council of Women. (ICW)’

The Council was founded in 1905 at a public meeting addressed by Mrs Henry Dobson of Tasmania. Twenty-one societies joined; two of which are still active members. Mrs J.T. Bell was the inaugural President. Very clearly from its inception the Council "was a Council, not an organisation, to provide a common platform for work which is of interest to all, but may be beyond the scope and powers of any one organisation."

Like all National Councils of Women, it operates though a standing committee system whereby specific issues are brought before the Council and, if there is general agreement that a question should be taken up, a subcommittee is established to investigate the matter. Some issues remained on the agenda for many years - peace and improved lifestyles for women and families, employment equality for women and particularly married women, women on juries, shopping hours, women police officers and so on. Other concerns disappeared as satisfactory outcomes resulted.

Organisations whose foundation owed much to the National Council of Women of Queensland include the Bush Nursing Association, the Family Planning Association, the Children's Film and Television Council, the first Women's College at the University of Queensland and Meals on Wheels.

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Australian Women's Register

  1. The National Council of Women of Queensland
    National Council of Women of Queensland
    [[1948?]]
    Published: National Council of Women of Queensland
  2. The first fifty years in the history of the National Council of Women of Queensland
    National Council of Women of Queensland
    [1959]
    Published: National Council of Women of Queensland
  3. Fryer Library and Department of Special Collections, University of Queensland: National Council of Women of Queensland (1906 - 2004)
    Most of the suriving, original records of this organisation are still held by the Council itself. While some early records are missing, most minutes have been preserved. The Council also has an incomplete collection of their newsletters. The Fryer library has improved access to the material by obtaining microform copies.
    UQFL402
  4. National Archives of Australia, National Office: Resolutions - National Council of Women of Quensland (1947)
    745/1/1009
  5. National Archives of Australia, National Office: National Council of Women in - Queensland (1945)
    1945/229
  6. National Archives of Australia, National Office: National Council of Women of Queensland to entertain Her Royal Highness (1926 - 1927)
    DY21/9
  7. National Archives of Australia, National Office: Address of welcome - National Council of Women in Queensland (1927)
    DY56/1
  8. National Archives of Australia, National Office: Address of welcome - Queensland Country Women's Association and National Council of Women in Queensland (1927)
    DY56/21
  9. John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland: Records of the Association of Queensland Women’s Forum Clubs (1947 - 1968)
    Assorted records relating to the Association of Queensland Women’s Forum Club. Collection includes: invitation cards, conference programs, a copy of the association’s and club’s constitution and rules. There is also a copy of the Brisbane Luncheon Club Minute Book. The John Oxley Library is in temporary accommodation until 2006. Most material is kept off-site. Researchers wishing to use the manuscript collection should contact the research librarian prior to visiting the library to confirm the availability of the material.
    3432, OM 68-19, Boxes 8642 and 8643
  10. John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland: Records of the Women’s Voluntary National Register, Queensland State Council (1939 - 1945)
    The collection consists of minutes of meetings, correspondence, information regarding volunteers, names of the women’s organizations associated with the register, names and addresses of the various enterprises and industries that might require assistance, a short history, annual reports work classifications, rules and guidelines. The John Oxley Library is in temporary accommodation until 2006. Most material is kept off-site. Researchers wishing to use the manuscript collection should contact the research librarian prior to visiting the library to confirm the availability of the material.
    3627 (OM72-57) Boxes 8824-8825
  11. John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection, State Library of Queensland: Records of the Bardon Women’s Club (1926 - 1998)
    Business records, minute books, miscellaneous items, assorted correspondence, historical notes. Incomplete. The John Oxley Library is in temporary accommodation until 2006. Most material is kept off-site. Researchers wishing to use the manuscript collection should contact the research librarian prior to visiting the library to confirm the availability of the material.
    T2108, OMR 94, Boxes 9619 and 9620; 8189 O/S; 8190 0/S
  12. National Archives of Australia, National Office: National Council of Women of Australia. Mrs G.L. Blyth. Brisbane.
    BUNDLE 5/53/405

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