Kate Sheppard Report

Here is my report on Kate Sheppard, who is a NZ suffragette;

Introduction

Many people have seen her on the ten dollar note. But she is most remembered by giving women the right to vote. She was the country's most famous suffragette.With help from other women she helped New Zealand be the first country to introduce universal suffrage. But there is more to Kate Sheppard than being a suffragette.

Early Life

Kate Sheppard was born on the 10th of March, 1847 in Liverpool, England, with the maiden name Catherine Wilson Malcolm. She lived with her uncle for many years. After living in scotland for 35 years, Shortly after her father died, her and her siblings immigrated to Christchurch, New Zealand. After two years living in New Zealand, She married Walter Sheppard and settled down with 1 child called Douglas Sheppard. Then began her time as a suffragette.

Suffragette

She began her time as a suffragette in 1885. The main reason she joined was to give New Zealand woman the right to vote. After 2 years fighting for the right, Kate helped introduce the first suffragette bill in 1887. In 1888 she began getting busy publishing a pamphlet entitled "Ten reasons why the women of N.Z have the right to vote". After many years waiting, in 1891 the Temperance Union presented a petition in favour of women's suffrage to Parliament.

Later Life

After succeeding for woman's suffrage, In 1903 Kate stepped down from her positions at the National Council of Women due to ill health. She went back to england with her husband for retirement. On the way she went to Canada and met American suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt. After her husband died in England she ventured back to New Zealand in 1904. Even though she didn't have her former energy, she continued to influence the New Zealand Women's movement to a great extent. Sadly Kate Sheppard died in Christchurch on 13th July 1934.

Commeration:

A memorial to her exists in Christchurch, and has her face on the New Zealand $10.00 note. There is also a street in Wellington's Parliament precinct is named after her. Several New Zealand have houses named after her.

Conclusion:

Kate Sheppard is known all over the world for everything she done for New Zealand. She will always be remembered as New Zealand's most famous suffragette.