Cheryl Williss

Miss Marryat’s Circle: a not so distant past
Cheryl Williss

Cheryl Williss

Miss Marryat's Circle: a not so distant past

In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat - granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard - joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, 'women who are prepared to give their service in any need that may arise'. It wasn't long before Mabel was appointed Honorary Supervisor of the Red Cross Depot at the Keswick Military Hospital: No. 7 AGH. After the war, the hospital was renamed RGH Keswick. Here Mabel stayed for 30 years.

This book gives voice to the women of South Australia's first 110 years of European settlement and opportunity to reflect on the changing position of women in society. But the spotlight shines on Mabel. Her long and devoted community service - particularly to her 'Diggers' - was extraordinary.

WHEN: Thursday 15 November 2018, 6pm for 6.30pm

WHERE: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide

ENTRY: $5 at the door or FREE for current students

RSVP: by 13 November to friends_library@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8313 6356


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