From

1875
South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

To

1982

Occupations

Welfare organisation

Summary

The South Melbourne Ladies' Benevolent Society began in July 1875, when the Emerald Hill Benevolent Society formally handed over its work to a committee of women and continued to operate for one hundred and seven years. It provided relief to destitute families in the area. It was acknowledged as ' one of the best managed societies of its kind'.

Sources used to compile this entry: Priestley, Susan, South Melbourne: a history, Melbourne University Press, Carlton, Vic., 1995, 455 pp. pp.223-25..