Australian aviation pioneer Nancy Bird Walton died today (January 13 2009) at her Sydney home, aged 93. Named a Living National Treasure by the National Trust of Australia in 1997, she was one of Australia's aviation pioneers, and the first female pilot in the Commonwealth to carry passengers. A love of life above the clouds, … Continue reading Nancy Bird-Walton: Australian Flying Pioneer
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Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend
Caroline Chisholm was known as 'the emigrant's friend', having earned the title for her work with poor migrants to Australia in the 1800's. But despite all her work and her fame today, she died poor and forgotten after such an amazing life. Caroline was one of this country's most outstanding women. Her portrait was on … Continue reading Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend
Craig Hill 