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More Than A Mother: Louisa Lawson
by Jess Scully
Behind every great man, there is an even greater woman and behind so many of the things women in Australia take for granted and are still fighting for in 2023, there was Louisa Lawson.
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18
Mudgee CWA - Not a Scone Mentioned
Elizabeth McCrea joins Jess to talk about the power of women coming together and the unstoppable (wo)manpower that is the Mudgee CWA.
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17
Louisa's Greetings from 1893
On this episode we do a little debrief and revisit the 1800s through Louisa's writing in the Dawn.
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16
The Dawn and Evolution of the Republic Movement - With Special Guest Adam Spencer
Jess is joined on this episode with spokesperson for the Australian Republic Movement, mathematician, comedian, radio personality and Australian legend Adam Spencer.
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15
An Ode To Strong Women - With Special Guest Senator Perin Davey
On this week's episodes Jess is joined by Federal Senator for NSW, Deputy Leader of The Nationals, and former Mudgee gal, Perin Davey.
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14
Not so shabby - Sydney's Ragged Schools
On this episode we dive in to the Sydney's Ragged Schools which operated for about 60 years from the 1800s and Louisa's Philanthropic ventures to help the kids of Sydney. Poem in this Episode: Coming Home Words by: Louisa Lawson Narration: Chris Mills
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13
Grave Ambition
The story of Louisa's quest to champion another important Henry in her life.
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12
It Comes Down To Women, To Support Other Women - With Special Guest Margot Stephens
In Episode Eleven we hear from the masterful mind of the woman who brought Louisa to life in Market Street, Margot Stephens. An interview from November 2022. Reverie - words by Louisa Lawson, read by Chris Mills.
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11
With Education, Anyone Can Choose To Be Anything -IWD 2023 Part Two
Episode 10 - Including speeches from IWD 2023 in Mudgee from Chris Stephen & Margot Stephens.
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10
Good Things Come To Those Who Work- IWD 2023 Part One
Some recordings from Unveiling Day! Part one of a series of recordings from International Women's Day 2023. Including speeches from Bernadette Eichner & Professor Emerita Lesley Hughes.
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9
One Person Can Change The World- With Special Guest Peter Windeyer
Jess talks to Peter Windeyer about his relatives Mary & William Windeyer, friends of Louisa Lawson and icons in Australian history. Poem - Light In Darkness - Written by Louisa Lawson, read by Chris Mills.
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When You Educate Women, You Educate Society - With Special Guests Chris Stephens & Jorie Ryan
With Chris Stephens and Jorie Ryan.
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7
Wherever You Are, You Can Find Truth - With Special Guest Michael Bourke
On this week's episode Jess is joined by Mudgee Local Artist and Historian Michael Bourke who has been fascinated by Louisa for many years, and they discuss the importance of truth and when you need to stretch it. Image credit: Michael Bourke 2023 Links: Michael's Website - https://www.artbymichaelbourke.com/ Michael's Brief History Of Mudgee 2022, Narrated - https://youtu.be/MpBUlDAwMBo
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If Nothing Changes, Then Nothing Changes- With Special Guest Nadya Marshall
On this week's episode we discuss the importance of fostering supportive places for marginalised voices to be heard, just like Louisa did with The Dawn Club. Jess is joined by Mudgee Local Nadya Marshall who was the person who opened the door for Jess to learn about this extraordinary woman. This week's poem: Mountain Flowers by Louisa Lawson, narrated by Chris Mills.
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5
Don't Be Afraid To Try- With Special Guest Alicia Rapley
Jess talks local history with Mudgee Local Family History Researcher Alicia Rapley. Reverie read by Chris Mills, another extraordinary Mudgee woman.
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4
She'll rise alone
On this episode we give a timeline and context to milestones in Louisa's life.
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3
Bringing Louisa Home- With Special Guests Chris Stephens & Jorie Ryan
With special guests Chris Stephens from Mudgee Rotary Club and local Mudgee poet and author Jorie Ryan. Poem: The Diggers Daughter by Louisa Lawson read by Chris Mills. Photo credit: Brian Maranda
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Louisa Lawson; a new dawning - With Special Guest Bernadette Eichner
We scratch the very surface on who Louisa Lawson was and the causes she championed.
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Coming Soon: More Than A Mother
Behind every great man is a woman, and what a woman Louisa Lawson was.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Behind every great man, there is an even greater woman and behind so many of the things women in Australia take for granted and are still fighting for in 2023, there was Louisa Lawson.
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Jess Scully
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