WA Women’s Hall of Fame Roll of Honour

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The Nook - Ground Floor
State Library Level 2
Free exhibition, no tickets required

Since 2011, the WA Women’s Hall of Fame has celebrated the contribution of women to Western Australia. To date, more than 300 women have been recognised for their inspiring work and achievements in areas including communities, business, health, education, the arts, science, research, advocacy and cultural life. 

This exhibition spotlights inductees who are no longer with us but whose legacy lives on through the Roll of Honour and in items in the State Library’s collection.   

Presented by the State Library of Western Australia and WA Women’s Hall of Fame.

Supported by the City of Perth.

 

Women in Western Australia: City Walking Trail

This walking trail complements the exhibition with more amazing stories of Western Australian women. Allow an hour for this self-guided walk which explores the city of Perth. 

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Sadie Corner later Canning training at Bethesda Hospital Melbourne ca1950

Sadie Canning - super nurse

Aboriginal stories
Photographs and films
SLWA on ABC Radio
WA history
Sadie Canning (nee Corner) was Western Australia's first Aboriginal nurse. She was a member of the Stolen Generations and grew up at Mount Margaret Mission in the north eastern goldfields.
006758d May Holman 1920s

May Holman

Australia’s first female Labor parliamentarian
SLWA on ABC Radio
WA history
Join Dr Kate as she explores the extraordinary life of May Holman, Australia’s first female Labor parliamentarian, a member of the WA Legislative Assembly from 1925 -1939.
Edith Cowan

Edith Cowan

SLWA on ABC Radio
WA history
Edith Cowan (1861 – 1932) was one of Western Australia’s most important social reformers and a notable champion of women’s rights.