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Article: Society of Women Writers 1925-1935.
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- Australian Literary Studies
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- May 1, 2004
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THE Society of Women Writers was established in Sydney in 1925 and today continues to operate. Throughout its life, one of its key functions has been to provide a point of contact for women writers. A study of the society's first decade provides an insight into the cultural and social milieu of the founding members, and charts the change in the working life of women writers from casual contributors of articles, stories and poetry to the formative years of full-time paid employment in journalism and, for some, publication in book form. The early years also reveal the growth of support for Australian literature within the membership and practical measures undertaken to ...