Lesbia Harford | |
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 The grave of Lesbia Harford in Kew Cemetery, Melbourne | |
| Born | 9 April 1891 Brighton, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 5 July 1927 (aged 36) St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne |
| Resting place | Kew Cemetery, Melbourne |
| Occupation | poet novelist political activist |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Spouse | Patrick John (Pat) Harford |
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Lesbia Venner Harford (née Keogh, 9 April 1891 – 5 July 1927) was an Australian poet, novelist and political activist. She was one of the first women to study for a law degree at the University of Melbourne. She agitated for the rights of workers, supporting a group of union workers who were imprisoned for treason and other crimes.[1] A later reading of Harford's poetry and biography have raised her profile as a pioneer of 'free love' and a queer icon.[2]
- ^ Bloodworth, Sandra (27 October 2014). "Revolutionary Lives: Lesbia Harford". Red Flag. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Strauss, Dean (31 March 2018). "Lesbia Harford". Making Queer History. Retrieved 26 June 2023.