Lawyer, feminist, environmentalist, mountaineer, Buddhist - the exceptional story of the first woman to practise law in New South Wales. "Anne McLeod's biography is frank and compelling in confronting all the diverse aspects of the life and work of this remarkable … Learn More
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In the 1970s I was involved in the early years of the Australian film renaissance when a radically new sense of national identity was being forged. As Script Supervisor on feature films and television series I worked with actors, directors and crew members creating stories that … Read More
About Marie Byles
In 1924 Marie Byles became the first woman allowed to practise law in New South Wales. Told she could only work as a law clerk, she triumphed over the patriarchal legal profession and a society that viewed women as second-class by establishing a successful practice. As legal advisor … Read More
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Journey Into Burmese Silence is Marie Byles' personal account of her search for a retreat in which to learn the art of meditation. The quest brings her to Burma in 1957 where she practises Vipassana or Insight meditation. This is a valuable and inspiring book for any truth … Download Now