This woman’s activism in Britain made her one of the models for Mrs. Jollibee from Bleak House, who neglects family affairs to focus on “telescopic philanthropy” for those abroad. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this Catholic convert who is nonetheless a saint in the Church of England. She organized associations to help over 10,000 emigrants to Sydney find housing.
ANSWER: Caroline Chisholm [or Caroline Jones; prompt on Jones]
[10m] While stationed in this city with her husband, Chisholm established a school for the daughters of soldiers. The British “presidency” named for and centered on this city annexed the Kingdom of Mysore to the northwest.
ANSWER: Madras [or Chennai; accept Madras Presidency]
[10e] Later, Chisholm came to this Australian state during its 1850s gold rush and helped set up hundreds of shelter sheds for miners, some of whom created the Eureka Stockade.
ANSWER: Victoria [or Vic]
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