Notable Novocastrians: Dora Birtles

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In this episode of Notable Novocastrians, Associate Professor Nancy Cushing from the University of Newcastle, uncovers the life of one of Newcastle's most accomplished and fascinating women - Dora Birtles. A writer, journalist, adventurer and feminist whose remarkable life took her from her childhood in the Newcastle suburb of Wickham to Europe, Asia and the Australian outback.

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