Australian writer Miles Franklin died #OTD in 1954.
She is best known for her pioneering novel "My Brilliant Career". She was an outspoken advocate for women's rights and played a key role in advancing Australian literature, particularly through her contributions to the depiction of rural life in Australia. The Miles Franklin Award was set up according to the her will.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Franklin
Books by Miles Franklin at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/4051