Centenary of the National Council of Women of TasmaniaPrint Page

The seat and three trees commemorate the centenary of the National Council of Women of Tasmania (NCWT). The site also commemorates the work of NCWT to save the Female Factory from demolition and have it preserved as a heritage site. 

The National Council of Women (NCWT) of Tasmania was founded in 1899, in response to an invitation from the Countess of Aberdeen (then President of the International Council of Women) for Tasmania to be represented at the International Council of Women Congress in London that year.

The NCWT is apolitical, non-sectarian, umbrella organisation for a large and diverse number of affiliated Tasmanian women's groups. NCWT works to provide a combined voice for all groups working for women and their families on the issues affecting their lives. Since its inception, NCWT has supported a wide range of social reform activities, including suffrage, health and education.

Location

Address:	Degraves Street, Opposite Female Factory Site, South Hobart, 7004
State:	TAS
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -42.894331 Long: 147.298835 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Seat
Monument Theme:	Culture
Sub-Theme:	Community
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Approx. Event Start Date:	1899
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:	1999
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Wednesday 19th May, 1999
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Source: MA