In 1856, on the Australian Goldfields of Castlemaine, hundreds of rugged miners in dirt-streaked trousers gathered to cast their votes. But among them stood an outlier—Fanny Finch. A business owner. A single mother. A woman of colour. Draped in blue silk with flowers in her hair, Fanny Finch was a strong and defiant character—she stood up for herself and other women. And that made her a target. Learn her name. Share her story.
Speakers:
Kacey Sinclair
Dr Catherine Gay
Lauren Starr @laurenstarrartist
Produced, edited and written by Dr Corey Martin.
Contact: coreymartin@swin.edu.au
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