Ruby Sophia Rich | |
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Born | Walgett, New South Wales, Australia | 23 June 1888
Died | 10 May 1988 Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia | (aged 99)
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | Musician |
Known for | Australian Women’s movement; Zionism; early Family Planning pioneer |
Spouse | Moïse Aaron Schalit |
Children | Charles (adopted) |
Ruby Sophia Rich MBE (23 June 1888 – 10 May 1988) was an Australian feminist involved in numerous women's organizations, a family planning pioneer, a pianist and a Jewish community leader, who was also actively involved in the 1975 International Women's Year.[1]