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'This is the story of an extraordinary woman - mother of twelve, Prime Minister's wife, first woman member of the House of Representatives and the first woman in a Federal Cabinet, radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist, author of three books - Enid Lyons was for many years the best known woman in Australia. Anne Henderson takes us on an intriguing tour of the first half of 20th century Australia - a time when politics was more fluid yet with many of the problems we face today - political party dysfunction, the widening gap between rich and poor, rural and urban, economic recession and the role of women in public life. In researching Enid Lyons' family background, Anne Henderson uncovers new and intriguing information about a 'family secret'.'

Source: Publisher's blurb (Connor Court ed.)

Notes

  • Dedication: To my mother Gwen, and her four great-grandchildren: Hannah, Naomi, Xavier and Tobias

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • North Melbourne, Flemington - North Melbourne area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria,: Pluto Press , 2008 .
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      Extent: 356p., [8]p. of platesp.
      Description: illus., ports
      Note/s:
      • Includes index.
      • Bibliography: p. 345-348.
      ISBN: 9780980292497 (pbk.)
    • Redland Bay, Victoria Point - Redland Bay area, Moreton Bay, Brisbane - South East, Brisbane, Queensland,: Connor Court Publishing , 2018 .
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      Extent: 370p.p.
      Edition info: Anniversary ed.
      Description: illus., ports
      ISBN: 9781925826050

Works about this Work

Untitled Paula Lucas , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Reviews in Australian Studies , vol. 4 no. 5 2010;

— Review of Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
Untitled Judith Smart , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: Journal of Australian Studies , December vol. 33 no. 4 2009; (p. 502-504)

— Review of Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
Untitled Rae Wear , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Journal of Politics and History , vol. 55 no. 1 2009; (p. 127)

— Review of Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
Joseph and Enid Lyons Anne Henderson , 2008 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Quadrant , December vol. 52 no. 12 2008; (p. 2-3)
Book of the Week Alexandra Coghlan , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Eureka Street , 1 August vol. 18 no. 16 2008;

— Review of Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
First Lady in Her Own Right Stephen Wilks , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 21 June 2008; (p. 17)

— Review of Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
Without Enid, Where Would Joe Be? Michelle Grattan , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 5 July 2008; (p. 28)

— Review of Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
The Pioneering Power Couple Roy Williams , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 5-6 July 2008; (p. 12-13)

— Review of Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
Remarkable Women of Influence Ross Fitzgerald , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian Literary Review , August vol. 3 no. 7 2008; (p. 10)

— Review of Roma the First : A Biography of Dame Roma Mitchell Susan Magarey , Kerrie Round , 2007 single work biography ; Mary Thomas : Founding Mother : The Life and Times of a South Australian Pioneer Beth Duncan , 2007 single work biography ; Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
Pick of the Week Bruce Elder , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9-10 August 2008; (p. 35)

— Review of Enid Lyons : Leading Lady to a Nation Anne Henderson , 2008 single work biography
Joseph and Enid Lyons Anne Henderson , 2008 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Quadrant , December vol. 52 no. 12 2008; (p. 2-3)
Last amended 16 Jan 2020 08:55:52
Subjects:
  • Tasmania,
  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
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