Random women

This tag and icon are for women I happen to come across who had a life other than being just a wife and mother, or had an adventure, or interesting things, or otherwise don't fit the usual stereotype.

Some of them are well known, so I'll just link to another web page. But most of them are ordinary people with nothing already written on them and I don't want to spend too much time writing LJ posts, so I'll try to find something that gives you an idea about them, maybe a transcription of what I found or a link to their obituary.

They'll be from 19th century (which an occasional sneak into last century) because that's the area I deal with, and they'll be predominantly Tasmanian, for obvious reasons. Sharing of others is encouraged though.

To start with, some I've already covered.

Bushranging ladies

Do murderers count?

Have to include family

Our favourite's governor's wife

Probably more but I haven't tagged them.

Ulverstone, part I

Ulverstone, on the north-west coast. Population about 10K. Established mid/late 19th century. IIRC main industries timber cutting & farming. Much modernised mid/late last century.

After some discussion the night before, the more interesting features are the rocket park & the clock, and the old hotel. Also there is a local history museum near the clock that is very interesting. These things are good to know.

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