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This article explores the diaries of two women, Jane Binks and Una Falkiner, who lived in different social settings in New South Wales. Jane Binks, from a farming family, remained single and recorded the daily happenings in her rural community. Una Falkiner, from a wealthy background, was married to a grazier and was involved in high society. Both women's diaries provide insights into life in regional New South Wales from the late 19th century to the 1940s. The diaries highlight the women's interactions with their communities and their perspectives on local and national events. [Extracted from the article] |