This book is a group biography of thirty-seven women who made a significant contribution to the Mackay district from the 1860s to 2023. Their stories reflect the changing role of women in Australia from early settlement days to the present. These deceased women came from all walks of life to make a mark on Mackay and surrounding districts. Some women were less fortunate than others in their life experiences when either health issues, misfortune or even violence ended their lives.