National Council of Women, Part 1 of 2. Involvement with the National Council of Women. Organisation of the Council, an umbrella for numerous women’s groups and individuals. An advocacy group for half the population. Court case about charity status. Also active in education (about proposed legislation). History of NCW. National and regional organization, age of membership. International connections. Areas of interest. Approach to issues. Influence due to numbers represented. If alternative views, present more than one perspective. Book, 115 Years of Resolutions. Public attitudes towards NCW. Is NCW a feminist organisation? Women in local government. Julia Wallace.