Merle Thornton

Queensland government reveals plan to honour legacy of activist ...

ABC News - 22 Aug 2024
Premier Steven Miles has pledged to erect a statue in honour of the late activist and author, who was instrumental in bringing about reforms to allow women ...

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Merle Thornton AM, a renowned Queensland feminist activist, author and academic, dies aged 93

Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 21 Aug 2024
Merle Thornton AM, a renowned Queensland feminist activist, author and academic, dies aged 93  ...

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Merle Thornton's legacy continues at UQ

The University of Queensland - 23 Aug 2024
Merle Thornton's legacy continues at UQ  ...

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Regatta royalty returns for historic unveiling

Indaily QLD - 20 Mar 2025
Regatta royalty returns for historic unveiling  ...

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The feminist who made global news when she shackled herself to a bar

The Sydney Morning Herald - 22 Aug 2024
The feminist who made global news when she shackled herself to a bar  ...

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Cheers to Merle Thornton! The trailblazer who won women the right to drink in QLD bars is getting her own statue

Women's Agenda - 22 Aug 2024
Cheers to Merle Thornton! The trailblazer who won women the right to drink in QLD bars is getting her own statue  ...

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Chained to a Brisbane bar, Merle made her mark. Now a statue is promised

Brisbane Times - 21 Aug 2024
Chained to a Brisbane bar, Merle made her mark. Now a statue is promised  ...

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Queensland government reveals plan to honour legacy of activist Merle Thornton

Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 22 Aug 2024
Queensland government reveals plan to honour legacy of activist Merle Thornton  ...

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Sigrid Thornton calls on Qld Government to honour Regatta Hotel pledge

The Courier Mail - 02 Feb 2025
Sigrid Thornton calls on Qld Government to honour Regatta Hotel pledge  ...

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Queensland Government To Honour Women’s Rights Activist Merle Thornton

Star Observer - 24 Aug 2024
Queensland Government To Honour Women’s Rights Activist Merle Thornton  ...

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The Thornton factor: Sigrid no stranger to activism

Independent Australia - 24 Aug 2024
The Thornton factor: Sigrid no stranger to activism  ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Actress Sigrid Thornton on her special bond with her Mum

Now To Love - 22 Apr 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Actress Sigrid Thornton on her special bond with her Mum  ...

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I’ll have what he’s having

The Australian - 18 Apr 2020
I’ll have what he’s having  ...

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Adventures in feminism

insidestory.org.au - 20 May 2020
Adventures in feminism  ...

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Pioneering women's rights activist Merle Thornton dies

Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 21 Aug 2024
Pioneering women's rights activist Merle Thornton dies  ...

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How Merle Thornton made her mark on feminism

The Sydney Morning Herald - 21 Aug 2020
How Merle Thornton made her mark on feminism  ...

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Famous act of feminism not forgotten

The University of Queensland - 01 Mar 2011
Famous act of feminism not forgotten  ...

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Merle Thornton recognised with honorary doctorate and 'Merle's Pledge' to fight corporate gender inequality

Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 14 Nov 2020
Merle Thornton recognised with honorary doctorate and 'Merle's Pledge' to fight corporate gender inequality  ...

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Woman revisits Regatta Hotel 50 years after gaining right to drink there

Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 27 Mar 2015
Woman revisits Regatta Hotel 50 years after gaining right to drink there  ...

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Brazen Hussies documentary tells story of women's liberation movement in Australia

Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 05 Nov 2020
Brazen Hussies documentary tells story of women's liberation movement in Australia  ...

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