Lake Macquarie History

Womens stories

Women's contributions and accomplishments are often largely overlooked and omitted from mainstream history. Ordinary women have always made extraordinary contributions to their families and communities. Some are well known, some less so, but all have been had an impact on Lake Macquarie's past. Explore the stories of some of these women and learn what hardships and obstacles they endured and overcame.

The Women's Cooperative Silk Growing and Industrial Association

Migrant Stories of Lake Macquarie

Wyee Ladies Bush Fire Brigade - Gwen Deaves

Evelyn Ruth (Lena) Peterson - Early landowner at Munibung, now Macquarie Hills

Morisset Hospital nurses oral histories

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Acknowledgement of Country

We remember and respect the Ancestors who cared for and nurtured this Country. It is in their footsteps that we travel these lands and waters. Lake Macquarie City Council acknowledges the Awabakal people and Elders past, present and future.

Council acknowledges traditional custodians throughout Australia. We commit to listening deeply to and collaborating with First Peoples in our work.

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