Pt. 1. Beginnings of Activism. Ch. 1. Placed in Subjection by the Creator: The Heritage of the Victorian Era. Ch. 2. Sowing the Mustard Seed: The Early Years. Ch. 3. Conflict at Home and Abroad -- Pt. 2. Between the Wars: Feminists and Theosophists. Ch. 4. On the Brink of a New Era: Theosophical Influence at its Peak. Ch. 5. Expanding Horizons and Rival Factions. Ch. 6. Spreading the Gospel: The Dawn Newspaper. Ch. 7. The Broad Vision: Search for Peace and Prosperity. Ch. 8. Quest for 'An Honourable Policy': The Australian Aborigines. Ch. 9. Laying the Foundations: Equality, Welfare, Environment -- Pt. 3. War and Fear of Subversion. Ch. 10. The Guilds at War. Ch. 11. After the War: A Time of Uncertainty -- Pt. 4. Building a Better Society. Ch. 12. Changing Directions. Ch. 13. Major Achievements and the End of an Era. Ch. 14. Handing on the Torch
Summary
Recounts in detail the Women's Service Guilds' wide-ranging activities in W.A. and on the national and international scene. Also relates the power struggles between this organisation and other feminist groups
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-313) and index
