Elizabeth Macarthur - Wikipedia
Elizabeth Macarthur (14 August 1766 – 9 February 1850) was an English-born landowner and businesswomen who was wife of John Macarthur. Elizabeth Macarthur was born in Bridgerule England, the daughter of provincial farmers, Richard and Grace Veale of Cornish origin.
Elizabeth and John Macarthur - Kids | Britannica Kids
Elizabeth Macarthur was one of the first educated European women to live in Australia. She and her husband, John, are considered to be the founders of the Australian wool industry. Australia is the world’s largest producer of wool.
Elizabeth Macarthur | vic.gov.au - Victorian Government
While her husband is remembered as the father of Australia's wool industry, Elizabeth Macarthur's pivotal role in its success is often overlooked.
Macarthur, Elizabeth (1767–1850) - Encyclopedia.com
Elizabeth Macarthur, the woman who founded the wool industry in Australia, was born Elizabeth Veale in Devon, England, in 1767. The daughter of Richard Veale, a wealthy farmer, and Grace Hatherley Veale , she was raised by her grandfather after …
Elizabeth Macarthur - Australian Dictionary of Biography
Elizabeth Macarthur (1766-1850), was born on 14 August 1766 in Devon, England, daughter of Richard Veale, farmer, and his wife Grace, who were apparently of some education and affluence. Elizabeth received an education which allowed her to write letters of eighteenth-century style and grace and which equipped her to manage the complicated ...
Elizabeth Macarthur - Belgenny Farm
At their home, Elizabeth Farm at Rosehill, Elizabeth created a calm family life away from her husband's political spotlight. During John's absence in England from 1809 to 1817, she managed their farms at Rosehill, Seven Hills and Camden with their nephew Hannibal Macarthur.
Elizabeth Macarthur - More Than Our Childhoods
Elizabeth Macarthur held a privileged position in the new colony. She was the “first woman of education and sensitivity” to arrive and she held regular gatherings with the military, naval and administration officers. Between 1792 and 1808, Elizabeth gave …
Invisible women - Inside Story
2018年4月8日 · Elizabeth Macarthur was an interesting, intelligent, successful woman who played a crucial role in Australia’s colonial history. Hers is not a household name — but it ought to be.
Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World | Michelle …
“Finally, Elizabeth Macarthur steps out from the long shadow of her infamous, entrepreneurial husband. In Michelle Scott Tucker’s devoted hands, Elizabeth emerges as a canny businesswoman, charming diplomat, loving mother and indefatigable survivor.
Elizabeth Macarthur - Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
Elizabeth Macarthur (1766-1850), who came out on the Second Fleet in 1790 with her husband John, a lieutenant in the New South Wales Corps, was maybe the first (white) woman – first of many, of course – to be written out of her rightful place in Australian history.