Mary Ryllis ClarkHeather O'Connor was born and educated in Ballarat. She is a qualified teacher with a life-long interest in women's history and their role in society. Mary Ryllis Clark was born and educated in England, married an Australian and emigrated to Melbourn in 1974. She has worked as a teacher, freelance writer, journalist and historian. Valerie Krips came to Australia from England in 1969. An honorary Fellow in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne, she taught in universities in Australia and USA before retirement. Read More Read Less