The HerStory project came about to recognise and celebrate the lives and the achievements of women’s work in South Australia. The project looks at the contribution of Mayoresses and Lady Mayoresses in the City of Adelaide.
The project was initiated in 2015 on the 175th anniversary of the City of Adelaide, by Genevieve Theseira-Haese, Lady Mayoress of Adelaide, and is supported by both the City of Adelaide and the History Trust of South Australia.
When the project was first proposed it quickly became apparent that not much was known of these women or their many contributions to the City of Adelaide but as we delved into old newspapers and dusty books, remarkable stories began to emerge. You can learn more about them here.
You can download our template if you have a story to contribute to the project about a former Mayoress or Lady Mayoress here.
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Genevieve Theseira-Haese
Genevieve Theseira-Haese is the former Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (2014-2018). She is the instigator of the HerStory…
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HerStory Project History
Lady Mayoress Genevieve Theseira-Haese believes in ensuring that the stories of past generations are shared and captured to help learn…
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Lady Constance Jean Bonython
Lady Constance Jean Bonython was the Mayoress of the City of Adelaide in 1913 and the Lady Mayoress 1927-1930. The…
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Lord Mayor’s Charitable Committee
The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Committee ran from 2000-2003, fulfilling the public role normally taken up by a Lady Mayoress.
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Mrs Adela (Ada) Solomon
Adela Solomon was the Mayoress of Adelaide between 1869-1871. Early Life Adela (Ada) Solomon was born in December 1841, in…
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Mrs Angela Condous
Angela Condous was Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (married to the Lord Mayor) between 1987-1993. Early Life and…
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Mrs Elizabeth Glover
Mrs Elizabeth Glover was the Mayoress of the City of Adelaide from 1917-1919, Lady Mayoress from 1923-1925, and again in…
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Mrs Ellen Brown
Ellen Jane Brown was the Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (sister of the Mayor) from 1894-1898. Early Life Ellen…
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Mrs Emily Yarwood
Mrs Emily Yarwood was Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (married to the Lord Mayor) from 2010-2014. Early Life…
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Mrs Freida Walker
Mrs Freida Walker was Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (married to the Lord Mayor) between 1943 and 1946.…