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A seat commemorates Vida Goldstein, a Victorian social reformer (1869-1949) who was born in Portland.
Introduced into the fight for women`s suffrage by her mother, Vida Goldstein took an early interest in politics. In 1903, as an Independent, she became the first woman in the British Empire to stand for election to a national parliament. Her bid for a Senate seat failed, but she continued to fight for women`s suffrage, women`s rights and social justice. Goldstein was a speaker, writer and campaigner.
Throughout the World War One she was an ardent pacifist, became chairman of the Peace Alliance and formed the Women`s Peace Army. She recruited Adela Pankhurst, recently arrived from England as an organiser. Pankhurst wrote "Put up the Sword" and was gaoled for her radical activities. After the war Vida took an increasing interest in international matters. She advocated disarmament and the pursuit of better living standards.
Although she often proposed simple solutions to complex problems, she was recognised as a born reformer, and as a devoted and courageous woman.
Location
| Address: | Cliff Street, Shire Offices, Portland, 3305 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.351769 Long: 141.608111 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Seat |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Humanitarian |
| Monument Designer: | Carmel Wallace |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | 2007 |
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Victorian Women Vote 1908 - 2008
Vida Goldstein born Portland 1869 gifted HBRC 2008
Artist Carmel Wallace
