Jane Foss Barff

1863 - 1937

This wonderful Women was and Activist for Women’s Rights to Education.

She, herself was a educator, but while attending Sydney University (she was part of the 2nd enrolment group of women) she cofounded the Sydney University Women’s Association and the Sydney University Women’s Society. The latter’s members were responsible for teaching night school to girls at the Harrington Street Night School amongst other community contributions.

Her belief in the right to fair and equal education for girls makes her our wonderful woman.