• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE2888

Fisher, Mary Lucy (Lala)

  • Birth name Richardson, Mary Lucy
    Also known as Fisher, Mary Lucy
    Also known as Fisher, Francis George
(1872 – 1929)
  • Born 21 July, 1872, Rockhampton Queensland Australia
  • Died 20 March, 1929, Gladesville New South Wales Australia
  • Occupation Editor, Journalist, Poet, Print journalist

Summary

Lala Fisher lived in London and worked as a journalist between 1897-1901. On her return to Australia she lived in Charters Towers and worked for various papers, including the radical New Eagle and Steele Rudd’s Magazine. Later, in Sydney, she became the owner/editor of Theatre Magazine from 1909 to 1918.

Fisher published several volumes of poetry. She was a founding member of the Society of Women Writers.

Events

  • 1970 - 1920

Published resources

Related entries


  • Foundation Member
    • Society of Women Writers (Australia) (1980 - 2000)
  • Founder
    • Society of Women Writers (Australia) (1980 - 2000)