Elizabeth Thompson nee Webber – began her writing career as a journalist and worked with two regional newspapers. Later she made her way to London where she worked for a major part of her adult life. Back in Australia she wrote, as… Continue Reading
The Society was saddened to learn recently of the passing of Joan on 11 December 2020 at the grand age of 102. Joan was a longtime member and being an accomplished writer was a great asset to the Society in… Continue Reading
Patricia O’Keefe, much valued SWWV member and Postal Workshop Editor, died on 10th April, a month before her 80th birthday. She will be sadly missed by her many writing friends. A tribute to her can be found here Pat O’Keefe… Continue Reading
MACLEOD, Phyllis May. Passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017 Aged 90 years. With great sadness members farewell another member who made a significant contribution to the Society. A former accountant, Phyl Macleod was entreated to take over as Treasurer… Continue Reading
Remembering Patricia Irene Veale 02 03 1939 – 13 01 2017 Late of Benalla Passed away at North East Health, Wangaratta after a brave battle, aged 77 years. Tricia, or Tric as she was known, was a much loved mother,… Continue Reading
VALE, DOROTHEA LAVERY OUR OLDEST MEMBER 12.11.1917 – 12.11.2016 By Meryl Brown Tobin Longtime member and a past president of The Society of Women Writers Victoria, Dorothea Lavery, who wrote under the name Dorothea Trafford Lavery, passed away on Saturday,… Continue Reading
With the recent death of Dorothea Lavery on 12 November 2016, her 99th birthday, the Society lost a long time member who will be remembered for her great presence, her great love of the society and of all people, her great… Continue Reading
The Society was saddened to hear of the recent death of Dorothy Bransgrove. Dorothy was a talented writer, a gentle and unassuming person with a dry sense of humour. She was a valued member of Brigid’s Well for 10… Continue Reading
One of the founders of the SWWVic, Dorothy Richards, has died a few months shy of her 100th year. A tribute written by her son Christopher was published in The Age. We extend our condolences to Dorothy’s family.