Public memorial for
Delia Maxwell
Socialist Feminist,
author & educator,
grassroots union organiser
1932 - 2002
A feisty feminist and lifelong rebel, Delia began campaigning for civil
liberties on campus in the '50s. After raising three children, she
returned to teaching in the '70s and, influenced by women's liberation,
became a union activist and champion of the rights of contract and
sessional teachers. A leader in the local branch of the Australian
Education Union, she tenaciously fought a vicious union busting campaign
by mangement. After retiring, Delia went on to organise amongst the
English exam markers. As a member of Radical Women, she wrote
extensively, ran classes, campaigned and cooked up a storm. She also
confronted Nazis, marched for queer liberation, organised for Indigenous
rights, and joyfully helped shut down the World Economic Forum on S11,
2000. She eagerly joined the Socialist Alliance, believing passionately
that socialists must intervene in elections. Delia displayed unflinching
optimism, inviting everyone, from old friends to new acquaintances, to
join her in the battle for human emancipation.
Join Delia's family, friends and comrades on the 70th anniversary of her
birth to honour her humanity and bold, creative life. There will be a
program of reminiscences and a Nothing's Too Good for the Working Class
Dinner featuring Delia's favourite dishes.
Saturday 21 December, 5 pm
Delia's home, 20 Lowther Street, Alphington
BYO drinks. RSVP would be appreciated by 14 December for
catering purposes. Phone Nicola 9497-1496 or Debbie 9386-3230
Contributions may be sent to the Delia Maxwell Memorial Fund to assist
with Radical Women projects dear to Delia's heart. Cheques, payable to
Radical Women, may be sent to PO Box 266, West Brunswick Vic 3055.
Hosted by Delia's family, Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party
For more information or to offer assistance, contact
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or phone Debbie on 9386-3230
Some of Delia's journalism can be found at www.socialism.com
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