Trailblazing Women Self-Guided Tour

Adelaide Cemetery Tours

Exploring some of South Australia's oldest and largest cemeteries.

Duration
60 Minutes

Distance
2km

Level
Easy
Discover the strength and resourcefulness of South Australia’s leading ladies, their varied talents and their lasting contribution to the advancement of society.

South Australia has a long history of advancing women’s rights - thanks in no small part to the passion, intelligence and commitment of many of the State’s women.

More than 160 years ago women were far from equal. They couldn’t go to university, own property, vote, get a divorce or have custody of their own children.

The lot of women desperately needed to be improved. Only through political representation would this be achieved. In 1894, South Australia became the first place in the world to grant women full democratic rights - the right to vote and to stand for parliament.

Securing the right to vote in South Australia came about through the vision and hard work of women from diverse social and economic backgrounds, such as Mary Colton, Rosetta Jane Birks and Augusta Zadow.

This proud history has bred many strong, resourceful women who, despite preconceived notions about women’s ‘proper’ place in society, overcame numerous barriers and made significant and lasting contributions to the social and political development of the state.

Trailblazing Women explores the personal trials and the inspirational achievement of some of South Australia’s leading ladies. Through their tireless and sometimes thankless work, women in the 21st century can walk through life essentially free to be whoever they want to be.

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