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Mary Roberta/Mary Sylvie OWEN

Also known as: née Evans, Molly

Born: 8 February 1921

Died: 23 March 2017

Additional Information:

1975 - Founded and co-ordinated the Working Women's Centre.  "The WWC was an independent lobby and research group on women’s issues in employment.  Mary Owen and Sylvie Shaw were the co-ordinators, initiating campaigns on industrial health and safety and other areas of women’s employment."

Resources

  • Link - Owen, Mary (1921 - 2017)

    The Australian Women's Register

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  • Link - 'Uppity' advocate for working women

    The Sydney Morning Herald

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  • Link - Child Care and Preschool Discussion

    Womens Electoral Lobby Victoria

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  • References

    Gender Education - Projects - Australian Women Honor Roll
    www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/gender/p...
    "Ms Mary Sylvie OWEN & SHAW --- Founding co-ordinators of the Working Women's Centres 1975"

  • Image - Mary Owen

    Photo used with permission of Mark Baker.

    Melbourne Press Club