Edith Cowan

 2 August 1861- Was born in Glengarry near Geralton,Western Australia.
1868                 -   Mother dead, she joined to Perth Bording School.
1876                 -    Father's second marriage.
12 November 1879 - Married to James Cowan.
1880-1891     -  They had three daughters and a son.
1890               -  Perth police magistrate gave them permanent social and economic security.
1894             -  First secretary of Karrakatta Women's Club and later Vice President and President.
1906             -   Foundation member of the Children's protection Society.
1903-1912    -  Overseas Britan and Europe.
1907              -  passed State Children Act.
1911              -  Created of the Western Australian National Council of Women
1913-21       -  President of Western Australian National Council of Women
1915             -  was appointed first woman to Children's Court bench.
1916            -   First member of Anglican Social Questions Committee.
1920            - Was appointed O.B.E.
1921            - Selected one of five women candidate in election committee.
1923            - Introduced The Women League Status Act.
1926            - Founded Western Australian Historical Society.
1927            - Failed again the election.
1929            - Was active in planning the state centenary celebrations .
9 June 1932 - Died