Date
Thursday 28 May 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location
CE Napier 102 Lecture Theatre,
Napier Building, 259 North Tce
Adelaide City Campus – East
Cost
Per Person: $20
Students: $10
Event details
As part of South Australia's History Festival 2026, the Friends of the Library present Madge & Bibs and the Advancing Girls - a film screening of Rob George’s enthralling documentary which explores the ground-breaking contribution of Madeline Rees George (Madge) and her younger sister Marian (Bibs). Under Madge’s leadership, the Advanced School for Girls was the first state high school to introduce the academic subjects that would allow women to qualify for university entry.
Most of the early female graduates of the University of Adelaide were former Advanced School students and they played influential roles in medicine, education and the successful push for voting rights for women. The school played a significant role in women gaining the right to vote in 1894.
Please join us for the film screening of this documentary film. Doors open at 6 pm, event starts at 6.30 pm. The Friends of the Library welcome students, staff, alumni and community members to this event. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Coriole wine before the film, followed by a discussion with the film-maker.