The Amazing Life of Daisy Bates

Daisy Bates CBE. 1859-1951, was an Irish-Australian journalist, welfare worker and life-long student of Australian Aboriginal culture and society. She also had at least one, possibly two bigamous marriages!

Daisy Bates CBE. 1859-1951, was an Irish-Australian journalist, welfare worker and life-long student of Australian Aboriginal culture and society. She also had at least one, possibly two bigamous marriages!

Convinced that the Aborigines were a dying race, Daisy Bates believed that her mission was to record as much of their culture as possible; writing several books and numerous articles for geographical society journals and newspapers, many of which are in the Royal Geographical Society collection. Session presented by member Sally Hanley

Please wear your RGSSA name badge. Masks may be compulsory.

The library of the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia holds an extensive collection of books and other items. The Rare Books meetings provide an opportunity to uncover items of significance that are "hiding" in the shelves.

Cost: free to RGSSA members. Non-members welcome for a small fee. Please note that a booking must be made to attend the meeting.

The State Library advises that standard COVID precautions will be in place including the wearing of masks. No one should attend if they are feeling unwell. COVID QR check in and social distancing to be adhered to as well as frequent use of hand sanitisers.

Any questions, please contact Convenor Jill Kerby on mijikerby@internode.on.net