Amelia Lambrick (23 March 1864 – 27 September 1956) was an Australian public servant, pacifist, and social reformer.[1] She was President of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.[2]
Amelia Lambrick | |
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| Born | 23 March 1864 North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 27 September 1956 (aged 92) Malvern East, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Public servant, peace activist, and social reformer. |
| Organization | Women's International League for Peace and Freedom |
Life and work
editAmelia Lambrick was born on 23 March 1864 in North Melbourne, Australia, the eldest of five children of Erasmus Pascoe Lambrick and Amelia (née Bertram).[1] Her parents had been born in Cornwall and Norfolk, England, emigrating to Australia during the 1830s.[1][3]
Lambrick began working for the Victorian public service in 1886 and, following various positions in the Postmaster General's Department, worked in the Customs Department for 37 years.[1]
Lambrick was a member of the Theosophical Society (for whom she lectured),[2] the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (of which she was President of the Victorian branch 1932–36), and the Victorian Citizens' Movement.[1] She lectured for Vida Goldstein's 1910 election campaign, and contributed to the Socialist using the pseudonym 'Hypatia'.[1]
During the 1920s and 1930s, Lambrick travelled widely and lectured extensively, including in France, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, and the British Isles.[1][2] In 1926, she represented Australia at the congress of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in Dublin, Ireland.[1] A lifelong advocate of peace, she also lectured on nonviolent leaders, such as Mahatma Gandhi and Toyohiko Kagawa.[4]
Lambrick died at her home at Malvern East on 27 September 1956, and was cremated.[1]
Philosophy
editLambrick was drawn to theosophy, and believed firmly in the concept of universal brotherhood, which underpinned her activism.[1] She said: "Peace stands for truth, justice, brotherhood, and these are the foundations of all true civilisation".
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Rasmussen, Amanda (2005), "Lambrick, Amelia (1864–1956)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 30 April 2023
- ^ a b c "Biography - Amelia Lambrick - People Australia". National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ Who's Who of the World of Women (PDF). Reference Press Association. 1934.
- ^ Verdery Young, Amanda (17 July 2017). "Amelia Lambrick". Women In Peace. Retrieved 30 April 2023.