What happened on:
23 Sep 1943

First women elected to the federal parliament

Who's this

Varney Monk

Composer

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The Missus

March 10 2010

National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

National Portrait Gallery Assistant Curator Joanna Gilmour discusses the life of Elizabeth Macarthur.  This event is in association with Women's History Month and International Women's Day.

12.45pm, Gallery 3

NPG Assistant Curator discusses the portrait of Elizabeth Macarthur (1767-1850) and considers her significance in terms of the writing of Australian women's history.

One of the National Portrait Gallery's regular Wednesday lunchtime floortalks; bookings not required

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