Williams, Sue, 1959 April 2-

Women of the outback / Women of the outback : inspiring true stories of tragedy and triumph. Sue Williams. - Camberwell, Vic. : Penguin Books Australia, 2009. - xi, 288 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.

Previously published: Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Books, c2008.

Table of contents includes: Gayle Shann -- Molly Clark -- Nell Brook -- Mitjili Gibson -- Sara Stoner -- Maree Stockman -- Susan Cutler -- Lynnie Plate -- Mandy Muir -- Alice Greenup -- Jane Fargher -- Sandy Thorne -- Sharon Oldfield -- Terry Underwood.

These women are only some of the twelve extraordinary women who have overcome incredible hardships to survive and thrive in some of the most extremely remote parts of Australia. Sue Williams has uncovered some remarkable subjects in this book. From high-profile businesswomen to everyday heroes.

Tertiary/Undergraduate. General.

Geographic coverage: Australia.

9780143010722 (pbk.) 0143010727 (pbk.) 9780718104948 0718104943

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Country life--Australia.
Frontier and pioneer life.
Ranchers' spouses.
Rural women.
Frontier and pioneer life--Australia.
Rural women--Australia--Biography.
Ranchers' spouses--Australia--Biography.


Australia--Biography.
Australia.

Biography & autobiography (Australia) Agriculture. Women's studies.


Biographies.
Biography.
Biographies.

HQ1822.5.A3 / W57 2009

994.0099