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   <p>Bessie Guthrie lived by a mantra imparted on her as a young girl by her Aunt Janet, &ldquo;Never iron men&rsquo;s shirts, Bessie.&rdquo; She was a woman with a rich and varied life, who found her calling in activism and advocacy. A radical free thinker and feminist, Bessie dedicated her life to women&rsquo;s rights, supporting the establishment of the first women&rsquo;s refuge and playing a key role in the reformation of the NSW welfare system.</p>

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   Bessie Guthrie was a designer, publisher and feminist who opened her home and dedicated her life to championing the protection of women and girls facing neglect and domestic violence.

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   <p>Champion for women&rsquo;s and girls&rsquo; rights (1905 - 1977)</p>

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