Wayward Women?

The Wayward Women exhibition Uncovers the Lesser-Known Women of Melbourne's Past

Meet the "Brunswick Baby Farmer" and marvel at Australia's oldest condom at this dark and confronting glimpse into life in 19th-century Melbourne.

Discover Wayward Women?, a free exhibition at the Old Treasury Building, and meet some women who don't fit the stereotype of demure Victorian womanhood.

There are some familiar faces like Madame Brussels, the successful brothel-keeper and Frances Knorr, the 'Brunswick baby farmer'. But do you know Beatrice Phillips, 'the worst woman in Melbourne', who was convicted for various offences over 227 times! Or Brettena Smyth, an early feminist who sold contraceptive devices from her druggist shop in North Melbourne, while campaigning for votes for women.

Some of these stories might shock you, but they caught the eye of social reformers who in time improved the position of all women. Explore these ten stories of life in the city that might make you view Melbourne differently!

Wayward Women? is presented by Old Treasury Building in partnership with Public Record Office Victoria.

Museum is closed Saturdays.

❊ When ❊

Happens: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Times: 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm Sunday to Friday (closed Saturdays)

❊ Where ❊

Old Treasury Building View Venue
20 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3001 Map

❊ Web Links ❊

→ Wayward Women?

→ www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au

❊ Also See.. ❊

→ Victorian Archives Centre | Public Record Office Victoria

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