The first female in the British Empire to be made a Notary Public was South Australian.
That was 1921 and now, nearly 100 years later, plenty of women populate the legal profession. But it wasn’t always so and a pioneering spirit and passionate pursuit for justice has enshrined women’s rights — and rightful place — inside the courtroom.
A passionate for change has also informed many social justice heroes that South Australia can lay claim to — from advocating on behalf of rural women, pushing a positive body image or simply challenging the status quo, these women have earned a place in history.
Likewise our women of arts and culture — some present day pop culture icons, other leaders and protectors of our rich indigenous heritage.
Other contributors: Brad Crouch, Cameron England, Clare Peddie, Craig Cook, Emily Cosenza, Emily Dawe, Erin Cutler, Jillian Attrill, Katie Spain, Kaysee Miller, Lauren Novak, Liz Walsh, Matt Pike, Matt Turner, Nathan Davies, Paul Starick, Rebecca Fletcher, Robyn Douglass, Rod Savage, Scott Walsh, Sean Fewster, Tim Williams, Tory Shepherd, Valerina Changarathil
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