The Remarkable Greig Sisters

Name: The Remarkable Greig Sisters
Brand: Monash University Publishing
Price: 28.75 AUD
Availability: BackOrder

Pioneers in Medicine and Law

By: Iola Mathews

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 September 2026

At a Glance

Format
Paperback

Dimensions(cm)
21.0 x 13.5

Paperback

RRP $32.99

$28.75

13%OFF

or 4 interest-free payments of $7.19 with

Available for Backorder. We will order this from our supplier however there isn't a current ETA.

Flos Greig said, ‘Women are men’s equals in every way and quite competent to hold their own in all spheres of life.’ Then she and her sisters set about proving it.

The Greig sisters – including Jane, Janet and Flos – arrived in Melbourne in 1889 in search of a university education. As the 19th century turned into the next, Jane and Janet would be among the first women doctors in Australia. And once an enabling act of parliament was passed, Flos became the first woman in the young nation to practise law.

They were unusual for the time and yet not alone. With other similarly remarkable women, they fought for women’s rights and established the Queen Victoria Hospital, the Women Graduates’ Association and the Lyceum Club, among other organisations. Their stories – keenly researched by their great-niece Iola Mathews – provide insight not only into their own lives, but also into their times, the opposition they faced from the public and their chosen colleagues, and the progress they and others would make for their ‘sisters’ yet to come.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.