Shining a Light

<p>This book is a group biography of thirty-seven women who made a significant contribution to the Mackay district from the 1860s to 2023. Their stories reflect the changing role of women</p><p>in Australia from early settlement days to the present. These deceased women came from all walks of life to make a mark on Mackay and surrounding districts. Some women were less</p><p>fortunate than others in their life experiences when either health issues misfortune or even violence ended their lives.</p><p></p><p></p>