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Hurren Memorial Presentation with Dr Lainie Anderson

Presented by the Mount Lofty Districts Historical Society, join author and journalist Dr Lainie Anderson for this year’s Hurren Memorial Presentation, as she shines a light on one of Australia’s most trailblazing women in law enforcement, Kate Cocks.

15 July 2025

Hurren Memorial Presentation with Dr Lainie Anderson

Library

Join celebrated author and journalist Dr Lainie Anderson for this year’s Hurren Memorial Presentation, as she shines a light on one of Australia’s most trailblazing women in law enforcement, Kate Cocks.

Presented by the Mount Lofty Districts Historical Society

Friday 1 August
7 pm – 9 pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Coventry Library, Stirling

Kate Cocks was South Australia’s (and the Commonwealth’s) first female police officer, and the founder of Australia’s Women's Police Branch. Her groundbreaking work and leadership paved the way for women in policing and helped transform social justice for women and children.

Inspired by her research for The Death of Dora Black, Lainie will share the fascinating story behind this pioneering policewoman and the impact she had on generations to come.

Bookings are essential, tickets: $10

Contact Ann on: 0419 816 490

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Hurren Memorial Presentation with Dr Lainie Anderson

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