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Edith Cowan

Australian politician · Australia · Politicians · Lived 1861 to 1932 · aged 70

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Edith Dircksey Cowan was an Australian social reformer who worked for the rights and welfare of women and children. She is best known as the first Australian woman to serve as a member of parliament. Cowan has been featured on the reverse of Australia's fifty-dollar note since 1995.

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Cowan as a teenager, c. 1876Cowan as a teenager, c. 1876Cowan in her wedding dressCowan in her wedding dressCowan in 1921, the year she was elected to parliamentCowan in 1921, the year she was elected to parliamentCowan's residence from 1883 to 1896 and then again from 1912 to 1919 - added to the state register of heritage properties in 2016[11]Cowan's residence from 1883 to 1896 and then again from 1912 to 1919 - added to the state register of heritage properties in 2016[11]The Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial, formerly known as the Edith Cowan Memorial ClockThe Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial, formerly known as the Edith Cowan Memorial Clock

Awards

Victorian Honour Roll of Women2001
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1932 · aged 70

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