Lala Fisher

Mary Lucy "Lala" Fisher, née Richardson; (27 January 1872 - 27 February 1929) was an Australian poet, writer and editor.

Mary Richardson's father Archibald was well known in the area, having served as a technical member on Francis and Alexander Jardine's expedition from Rockhampton to Cape York in 1864.

[7][8] In 1899, Fisher edited By Creek and Gully - a collection of stories, poems and sketches by twelve Australians that were living in England.

Fisher also represented Queensland in the International Congress of Women in 1899 and was presented to Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle.

During tough financial times, Fisher worked various jobs including as a canvasser for Colonial Mutual and as a housekeeper for a Blue Mountains hotel.