Louisa Lawson’s wedding ring
Could Louisa Lawson’s wedding ring, held by the State Library of NSW, be the jumping off point for a discussion about her marriage and work?
An acquisition, a shortlisting and a scholarship!
Writers Victoria has announced the shortlist for the 2024 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship, and I’m beyond delighted to have made the cut; ‘for a biography of Louisa Lawson, newspaper proprietor, poet, suffragist and mother of Henry Lawson.’ What a strong list and what an honour to be included in it. Although those of you who’ve…
Australian National Biography Award – Shortlist Announced Today
The State Library of New South Wales (SLNSW) has announced the shortlist for the $25,000 National Biography Award. The award is administered and presented by the State Library of NSW on behalf of the award’s benefactor Mr Michael Crouch AO. The Award was established in 1996 by Dr Geoffrey Cains to encourage the highest standards…