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Edition Bobbett1. Texts by Elizabeth F. Bobbett: 1.1.3. Correspondence, Letters to newspapers

1953 Elizabeth Bobbett: Letter to the Sunday Independent, 31.05.1953

Miss Bobbett’s Reply

Last Sunday, a correspondent asked what way the Independent farmer was going to vote in the Dail, if elected. My election circular states: “I have no allegiance to any political party nor will I take any sides. I will vote according as my conscience directs me if not directed by my Constituency Committee.” If I were to say I would support the Inter-Party group, I would not be Independent, and if I were to say I would support Fianna Fail, I would not be Independent. If a motion is good for the country I will vote for it, no matter what side proposes it, and against it if I think it is not good for the country.

I can assure the women voters of my fullest support on all matters affecting their rights and interests.

I bear no ill will to any of the parties and should the electors support me, I shall endeavour to work for a spirit of goodwill and co-operation for the benefit of the nation.

About the digital edition

This volume of Elizabeth F. Bobbett’s writings and speeches is divided into four parts. The first section comprises 321 texts written by her. The second part contains 150 speeches and statements by Bobbett, most of which were published in newspapers. Part 3 contains 727 texts written about Bobbett by contemporaries of her or addressed to her. Finally, Part 4 is a collection of 50 source texts that are important for understanding Elizabeth F. Bobbett’s activism. Parts 3 and 4 will be made available online in March 2027.

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Elizabeth Bobbett: Letter to the Sunday Independent, 31.05.1953, in: Peter Moser (ed.), In her own Words. The Writings of Elizabeth F. Bobbett (1898-1971). Farmer, Feminist and Public Figure, Bern, 2026, https://www.histoirerurale.ch/editions/pages/bobbett/1953-05-31-191.html, consulted on .

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