A day to remember the hardship and suffrage of Mothers, Grand and Great Grand Mothers

Photo: Ranjit Singh AhluwaliaSome men might think the celebration is just for women. That is far from the truth. We hope that men will join in, celebrating the achievements of their mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers. Many of their great grandmothers may have helped women gain the vote in 1893. Without these wise and determined female ancestors (and their male supporters) their sisters, wives and daughters would not have the opportunities they have today.

White Camellia still so relevant and adored

The reason the white camellia is associated with Suffrage is because the men in the House of Representatives, who voted in favour of women gaining the right to vote, were given and wore a white camellia. Let’s recognise the hard work and sacrifice that both women and men displayed to achieve women’s suffrage at the Suffrage Parade.

Photo: Ranjit Singh Ahluwalia

Photo: Ranjit Singh Ahluwalia