Beaumont House, Sydney

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Beaumont House was a building at 167 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, associated with various women's businesses and organisations, including:

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References

  1. "Sydney Society". The Northern Star . Vol. 49. New South Wales, Australia. 24 December 1924. p. 13. Retrieved 11 May 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Society". The Sun (Sydney) . No. 1135. New South Wales, Australia. 28 December 1924. p. 16. Retrieved 11 May 2024 via National Library of Australia.