Summary
Digital photograph taken at the 1993 Tallangatta Women on Farms Gathering. This photograph depicts an attentive audience during the Saturday morning opening session, which was held in the Tallangatta Memorial Hall. During this session the Gathering was officially opened by farmer and wife of former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer, Judy Brewer (Fischer). The male on the right hand side of the audience is Lou Lieberman, newly elected Federal MP for the Liberal party.
Part of Museums Victoria's Invisible Farmer Project Collection. The Invisible Farmer Project was the largest ever study of Australian women on the land, uncovering the histories and stories of Australian women in agriculture. It began as a pilot project (2015-2016) and evolved into a three year (2017-2020) nation-wide partnership between rural communities, academic, government and cultural organisations, funded by the Australian Research Council.
Description of Content
An attentive audience at the 1993 Tallangatta Gathering during the Saturday morning opening session held at the main venue, Tallangatta Memorial Hall.
Physical Description
Colour Digital Photograph.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Elaine Paton, 06 Sep 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
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Photographer
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Person Depicted
Tallangatta, Victoria, Australia, 1993
Lou Lieberman, Federal MP for Indigo -
Format
Digital file, JPEG, Colour
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Community activity - women on farms gathering
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Keywords
Audiences, Conferences, Rural Women, Women on Farms Gatherings, Rural Life, Agricultural & Farming Organisations, Women's Associations, Politics
