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Bessie Rischbieth

Australian feminist and social activist (1874-1967)

PersonDied aged 92humanQ4896491

Also known as Bessie Mabel Rischbieth

Born: October 16, 1874
Died: March 13, 1967
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Adelaide
Place of death: Claremont
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1.adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rischbieth-bessie-mabel-8214
2.Stated in Australian Dictionary of Biography
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Citizenship: Australia
Occupation: activist
, suffragette
Spouse: Henry Wills Rischbieth

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Bessie Mabel Rischbieth, was an influential and early Australian feminist and social activist. A leading or founding member of many social reform groups, such as the Women's Service Guilds, The Australian Federation of Women Voters and their periodical The Dawn, she sought to establish international campaigns for social change and human rights. She is remembered for a symbolic protest against the reclamation of Mounts Bay in 1959 when she entered the river at the age of 85 and prevented the bulldozers from commencing their work.

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Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Victorian Honour Roll of Women(2001)
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1.vic.gov.au/bessie-rischbieth-obeRetrieved 2025-03-08
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Sex or gender: female
Given name: Bessie
Family name: Rischbieth
Place of burial: Karrakatta Cemetery
Archives at: National Library of Australia
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1.nla.gov.au/nla.obj-250831564Retrieved 2025-06-06
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