Rischbieth, Bessie Mabel, 1874-1967
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Feminist. Co-founder of the Women's Service Guild of Western Australia, 1909. Co-founder and President, Australian Federation of Women Voters, 1921-1942. In the later years of her life Rischbieth clashed with Jessie Street, whom she labelled a communist.
From the description of Papers and objects [manuscript]. 1900-1967. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225632893
Campaigner for a number of causes in W.A. including women's rights (she co-founded the Australian Federation of Women Voters in 1921), Aboriginal welfare, public and mental health, conservation and the environment. Her last battles were to prevent a swimming pool being built in Kings Park and to prevent further reclamation of the Swan River.
From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222096897
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Subjects:
- Environmental protection
- Feminists
- Women political activists
- Women's rights
Occupations:
- Feminists
Places:
- Australia (as recorded)
- Australia--Perth (W.A.) (as recorded)
- Australia--Western Australia (as recorded)
