- Entry type: Organisation
- Entry ID: AWE0578
South Melbourne Ladies’ Benevolent Society
(From 1875 – 1982)- Occupation 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’.
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