Book description
The Australian actress who became one of London's most famous suffragists.
Discover the most inspiring woman you've never heard of ...
In 1909, a young Australian actress made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over London in an airship emblazoned with the slogan 'Votes for Women'…
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1 author picked Miss Muriel Matters as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The entertaining story of actress and elocutionist come UK suffragist from my hometown of Adelaide, where women were first granted suffrage in 1894. Muriel Matters was a fierce ‘lady’ who chained herself to the UK House of Commons ‘Ladies’ Gallery’ and really made a name for herself as an expat, whilst helping other women along the way.
From Samantha's list on Australian women in history.
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