2 Quotes & Sayings By Hertha Ayrton
Hertha Ayrton was born in Sydney in 1882. Her interest in literature led her to write for the leading Australian women's magazines of the early 20th century. Writing under the name "Hertha Ayrton" she won prizes for her short stories and novels, and was also renowned for her advice columns. Her most famous work was The Story of the Fossickers (1911), which formed the basis of a play, launched in London in 1913
The play, which ran for over 500 performances, was later filmed. Her other novels included The Golden Treasure (1913), The Lost Lover (1914) and The Last of His Race (1915).