Women Through the Ages
Showcase the role of women in early Victorian settlement
Role of women in society in early 1800s in the 5 squatting runs in northern Victoria
This will include:
- Talk on women’s rights for land ownership, education, opportunities pay and voting
- Laundry processes of use of coppers, mangles, wringer and flat iron
- Sewing, spinning and weaving
- Preparing lanterns
- Candle making, soap making and fruit bottling