History Notes
Foundations (1871–1921)
Women admitted to University of Sydney
Sydney University Women's Association - Louisa MacDonald, Miss Purcell, Miss Dimond
Founding member NSW National Council of Women
English Essay prize established Usyd
First woman elected to University Senate - Dr Constance D'Arcy - 1949
International Federation of University Women formed - Virginia Gildersleeve, Caroline Spurgeon, Winifred Cullis
First Woman lecturer USydney - Gladys Marks - French
SUWC attend IFUW in London - Louise MacDonald, Mildred Muscio (nee Fry)
Sydney University Women Graduates Association formed
Australian Federation of University Women formed - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
AFGW groups in all six states
Australian Federation of University Women formed - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
Dr Dame Constance D'Arcy Deputy Chancellor USyd - 1946
Australian Federation of University Women formed - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
Affiliated with Business and Professional Women's Club
Australian Federation of University Women formed - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
University of NSW
Australian Federation of University Women formed - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
North Shore Branch - first of 52 branches
Australian Federation of University Women formed - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
Club rooms in the Lyceum Club King Street - early 60's
University of New England
Affiliated with Good Neighbour Council
First woman Australian University Registrar Miss Margaret Telfer
University of New England
Affiliated with Good Neighbour Council
University of Newcastle
University of New England
Affiliated with Good Neighbour Council
Central office in Women's Club in Elizabeth Street
Macquarie University
First Jamieson Awards
Macquarie University
50th Anniversary SUWGA - Golden Jubilee Celebrations
First Gladys Marks Memorial Award at Usyd
"A Short History of the NSW Assoc of U Women Graduates" Part One 1882-1920 published Amy McGrath
Name changed to Australian Federation of University Women-NSW
Margery Murray Room opened in Challis House -9th floor 4-10 Martin Place
Affiliated with Women's Electoral Lobby
"A Short History of the Australian Fed U Women NSW" Part Two 1920-1980 Heather Nash
Centenary Maths prize at Sydney U established
Office move to Dymocks Building
AFGW-NSW Incorporated
Tish Proctor Prize
Tempe Mann Bequest
Education Trust established
First Sophia Holland lecture
Move to Sydney Mechanics School of Arts 280 Pitt St
First AFGW-NSW NCW Australia Day prize
Dr Barbara Wright Award - Central West Branch
Joan Bielski Scholarship
Joan Ritchie bequest
125 Years Celebrated
Celebrating 125 Years published
AFGW defederated
Australian Graduate Women (AGW) constituted
Name change to Graduate Women- NSW Inc
Centenary of admission of AFGW to IFUW