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Chequered Lives: John Barton Hack and Stephen Hack and the early days of South Australia by Iola Mathews
Category: Australian History
Chequered Lives is the fascinating story of a Quaker family from England who camped on the beach in 1837 before the city of Adelaide was created, but rose to owning a 3000-acre estate in the Adelaide Hills. Barton Hack built his first house where the Adelaide Railway station now stands, became a merchan ...Show more
Race Mathews: A Life in Politics by Iola Mathews
Category: Biography
A fascinating biography of one of Australia's most respected and well-regarded politicians. An idealist as well as a pragmatist, and someone who believes passionately in equality, democracy and empowerment, Race Mathews has inspired and mentored many.Race was principal private secretary to Gough Whitlam ...Show more
Winning for Women: A Personal Story by Iola Mathews
Category: Politics | Series: Biography Ser.
What was it like to be involved in the heady days of 'second wave' feminism in Australia, when the role of women at home and at work changed decisively? Iola Mathews was one of the founders of the Women's Electoral Lobby, a journalist at The Age, and later a leading ACTU advocate for women workers durin ...Show more
Winning for Women A Personal Story by Iola Mathews
Category: History
What was it like to be involved in the heady days of 'second wave' feminism in Australia, when the role of women at home and at work changed decisively? Iola Mathews was one of the founders of the Women's Electoral Lobby, a journalist at The Age, and later a leading ACTU advocate for women workers durin ...Show more
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