The Plight of St Kilda’s 19th Century Servants

St Kilda Army & Navy Club 88 Acland Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

In this fascinating and insightful presentation - St Kilda Historical Society's first public event of 2022 - Carmel McKenzie will examine the living conditions and power dynamics of servants in nineteenth century St Kilda, drawing on numerous case studies gleaned from primary sources. The research forms part of her soon to be published book: St Kilda 1841-1900: Movers and Shakers and Money-makers.