Women's sufferage at Croydon Library

Become part of history at Croydon Library.

2008 sees the celebration of the centenary of Women’s Suffrage in Victoria. In 1891 many Victorian women signed a petition for suffrage. This document is housed at the public records office and has been digitised and can be searched on line. Check to see if your ancestors signed it at
http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/WomensPetition/

As a celebration a recreation of the petition is being undertaken. At Croydon Library you can sign a piece of calico that will be complied with many others from all over Victoria. Maybe one day your great-great grandchildren will find your name on record.

The calico is at the front desk and men are allowed to sign this time.