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At Melbournestyle Gallery Upstairs 155 Clarendon Street South Melbourne ![]() DAUGHTERS OF MELBOURNE A history of Melbourne told through the lives of some 50 women who built the culture, commerce and community of this city. Includes women of politics, art, entertainent, business, science, food, fashion and more. From Germaine to Panda, from Mietta to Magda, from Vida to Vali. Most have been labelled 'difficult'. All have been denied a public statue. Each is a pioneer and giant of history. ![]() OUT NOW! TRADE EQUIRIES HERE ![]() |
![]() BOOK the Author for your next event. Discover the real history of Melbourne through the lives of the remarkable women who built the city. Read about the Speaking Session here |
DAUGHTERS OF MELBOURNE A Guide to the Invisible Statues of Melbourne Written and Illustrated by Maree Coote RRP $55 ISBN 9780-6485684-69 ![]() ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR BOOK THIS SPEAKING EVENT DAUGHTERS OF MELBOURNE A Guide to the Invisible Statues of Melbourne "At last- A truer version of Melbourne history, this time with Added Women for extra strength!." The launch event at the Queen Vic Womens Centre featured some living legends and celebrated those no longer with us. Launched by Nina Taylor MP, the group was blessed with the presecnce of Champion surfer Gail Couper, Yoo-rrook Truth and Justice Comissioner Prof. Eleanor Bourke, first Treaty Commissioner and head of VACCHO Jill Gallagher, math-science wizard Prof. Alison Harcourt, culinary Queen Elizabeth Chong, folk-blues-roots legend Margret RoadKnight, anti conscription campaigner Jean McLean, together with the daughters of Zelda D'Apran and Olive Zakharov, and families of Dora Wilson and Alma Quon. ![]() ![]() See the LAUNCH & REVEIWS |
2 HOUR Interview with MUSIC 3RRR's Aisha Pachoud in conversation with author Maree Coote on her new book Daughters of Melbourne This extensive 2 hour interview is interspersed with music from the women in the book, featuring two songs each from: Nellie Melba, Helen Reddy, Margret RoadKnight, Judy Jacques, Judith Durham, Wendy Saddington and Renee Geyer, Tina Arena and Chrissy Amphlett. Such wonderful, interesting and rare music, including unexpected track selections. It's a long program, but this is a wonderful listen. Here's the link: (make a cuppa!) RRR MYSTIFYING MELBOURNE-AISHA PACHOUD ![]() #daughters_of_melbourne |
Jo Stanley and Myf Warhurst in conversation with author Maree Coote about her new book DAUGHTERS OF MELBOURNE A great chat about Melbourne and meaning and making our own reality. Here's the link: BROAD RADIO- REVEALING REALITY ![]() #daughters_of_melbourne |
VIRGINIA TRIOLI in conversation with author Maree Coote about her new book DAUGHTERS OF MELBOURNE Here's the link: Chat starts at 2:02:09 on the timer... ABC774 MORNINGS ![]() #daughters_of_melbourne @daughtersofmelboune |