1949, at 21 years of age, Patricia was the first female accountant with Bitumen and Oil Refineries (Australia) Ltd. In 2021, Patricia was guest speaker for BORAL's professional women's group - WISE. Given a BORAL bear following her talk it soon became a treasured reminder of an exciting part of her life.
Patricia's memoir What Glass Ceiling? is available in print and e-book.
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In time for Christmas and the New Year the e-book is 50% discounted between 16 Dec to 1 January 2023 via Smashwords: What Glass Ceiling? Patricia Julianne Evans (nee Morris) a memoir Discounted from $US6.99 to $US 3.49 (approximately $5.10 Australian dollars) Signed print copies are available for postage within Australia through https://www.suzanne-newnham.com/store/p1/books--articles.html My talk at the Eurobodalla Health & Psychic expo was just by chance - I contacted to see if I could have my books for sale there and when I took them into the Moruya Golf Club on Saturday morning I was offered a spot on the (already full) program to talk about my Ethics of a Psychic Reading book, and then for Sunday too. I was put last on list of talks and then first today - which luckily for me also meant that if I was triggered by sounds I wouldn't be disrupting the schedule for others. I'm quite restricted because of a medical reaction to sound and have to always weigh up 'can I cope with the situation/event', 'am I prepared for, and is it worth, a decline in health for an indeterminate period of time'? I haven't been doing readings at fairs or expos for years as I'm not well enough to cope with sounds, and it is too risky to commit in an unfamiliar space. Fortunately this weekend, there were no singing bowls, drums, chimes, or music to trigger a medical reaction. Thank you to Nina and the Eurobodalla Health & Psychic Expo at Moruya for the opportunity to participate, and promote Ethics of a Psychic Reading. Sunday turned into an amazing discussion with Anne-Veronica from Rainbow Light Reflections facilitating (in lieu of her talk – thank you for including me) and members of the audience asking questions, explaining their experiences, wanting to know more about how to understand more in the world of spirit when everything is either new or doesn’t make sense. The joy of learning and sharing. I'll post my full talk shortly. It's my double publishing anniversary: 10 years on 11 July for 'Ethics of a Psychic Reading'; one year on 8 July for 'What Glass Ceiling?' I'm so excited marketing and promoting both books. https://www.suzanne-newnham.com/books--articles.html What Glass Ceiling? Patricia Julianne Evans (nee Morris): a memoir was launched on Sunday 25th July. What Glass Ceiling? tells the story of Patricia Evans/Morris, one of the earliest women to work in accounting in Australia. Family and career, with professional and social expectations through each decade interweave her story. Some of Patricia's achievements include: BORAL's first female accountant 1949; workplace family-friendly contract 1968; National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame 2017; recognised by BORAL for 2021 International Women's Day Print books available via Bookstore page E-books available in various formats: Smashwords; Scribd; Barnes & Noble; Apple; Kobo; Odilo I'm so proud of my mother Patricia Evans who has been recognised today by BORAL for International Women's Day. At only 21, in 1949 she became the company's first female accountant. Highlights from Patricia's interview for Boral's 75th anniversary can be viewed at www.boral.com.au/articles/community-participation/one-borals-first-female-employees Stay tuned Patricia's memoir "What Glass Ceiling?" which will be published later this year. From 1949, a pioneer of women in the executive workforce, mentoring others to step out of society's expectations of women and the disadvantaged whatever their perceived handicap. Patricia Evans (Morris), my mother, didn't just break the glass ceiling for women in the workforce, for her the ceiling never really existed! "Never underestimate what you can do in life" - Patricia Evans 2021 During one of my meditations in group this year a healing meditation was channeled through me - white light, golden gauze, lotus. At the end of the following information I offer this white light-golden gauze-lotus meditation as my gift to you after a challenging 2020, and wish for healing in a safe and gentle manner be available to all in the forthcoming year. General disclaimer: The following are meditations recorded by Suzanne Newnham. Copyright and permission are required for sharing, copying, or distributing them in any form. You may direct others to this site so they can listen for personal use. Suzanne has provided these meditations as self-help, self-improvement, learning, motivation, relaxation and de-stressing aids. They do not constitute a replacement for medical or psychological treatment and she neither expresses nor implies any claims to the contrary. Contact or go to https://www.suzanne-newnham.com/-contact.html for free access to password for other meditations. Please note: Anyone with various conditions including but not limited to epilepsy, seizures, blood pressure issues, wearing of pacemakers, pregnancy, mental health issues, or those under the influence of medication or drugs, should not use these meditations without first seeking medical advice. Under 18 need parental, guardian or carer supervision. Do not use meditations whilst under the influence of alcohol or other mood-altering substances. Do not listen to meditations whilst driving, operating machinery, or when you need your attention elsewhere. To start: sit on a chair with feet on the ground, unless an alternative option is given to stand or lie down. Please use your own discretion. Ensure a quiet place, no phone or other disturbances. It is important in a group that each person is in their own space, respect that space and do not touch or bump another person whilst they are in meditation, and until that person walking around. After meditation: Have a drink of water afterwards, you may wish to write some brief notes, and wait until you are 'grounded' (not in the super-relaxed post-meditative state) especially before driving a vehicle. Some people are lightheaded afterwards & if this happens please ensure you have something solid nearby such as a table or stable chair to sit in to stop you falling. Once fully back, smile, and enjoy the uplifting difference meditation can make to your day. Enjoy ... You are invited to the launch of a new anthology Oz is Burning on 13 September hope to see you there https://www.facebook.com/events/805320396904253 I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my story ‘Firestorm Sounds’ in the new anthology Oz is Burning. The January 2020 bushfires for my husband Mick and I posed more than the threats of life and property engulfed in smoke and flames, Because of our ‘Black Summer’, an exacerbation of my potential life-threatening condition of extreme hypersensitivity to sounds meant I had to continually find new ways of coping as well as trying to minimise additional stresses on Mick. I’ve never wanted to be defined by my health conditions, but unfortunately as daily living is already a challenge for me, their constant presence since 2007 is a necessary aspect to consider and try to pacify when all seems against survival. Nine years ago, Mick and I moved to the beautiful and creative-inspiring NSW South Coast, fulfilling my lifelong dream of living between mountain and sea. I look at the river and now give thanks for not only its beauty and the serenity it offers, but also its role via the water planes in helping to subdue the flames raging in communities and forests last summer. A portion from the proceeds will be donated to help the Wildlife Rescue Service, WIRES, do much needed restoration and care of animals and habitat following the disastrous bushfires. I hope that donations are bountiful from sales of ‘Oz is Burning’. |
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