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A Loo of One's Own

A Mostly True Tale of Australia's First Female Parliamentarians
By Eleri Harris
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In 1943, the first two women were elected to the Australian parliament. Enid Lyons and Dorothy Tangney had very different political views, but they soon discovered they had at least one problem in common: none of the loos for elected officials in Parliament House were marked... Read More
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A Loo of One's Own

The fascinating (and sometimes hilarious) story of the first women elected to federal parliament and the rather pressing issue they discovered on their first day on the job: there were no women's loos in Parliament House!

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In 1943, the first two women were elected to the Australian parliament. Enid Lyons and Dorothy Tangney had very different political views, but they soon discovered they had at least one problem in common: none of the loos for elected officials in Parliament House were marked 'Ladies'.

Award-winning cartoonist Eleri Harris tackles an important moment in Australian history in a humorous and lighthearted way, illuminating themes of equality and accessibility for readers of all ages.

A Loo of One's Own brings to life this pivotal era, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs faced by pioneering women in politics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761181832

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 June 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 392g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Eleri Harris

About the Author

Eleri Harris is an award-winning cartoonist, journalist and editor working on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country in Australia's national capital. Her non-fiction history, science and reportage comics have been exhibited and published all over the world. A Loo of One's Own is her first book for children.

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