Elizabeth McCombs
New Zealand politician (1873–1935) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elizabeth Reid McCombs (née Henderson, 19 November 1873 – 7 June 1935) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party who in 1933 became the first woman elected to the New Zealand Parliament.[1][2] New Zealand women gained the right to vote in 1893, though were not allowed to stand for the House of Representatives until the election of 1919.[1] McCombs had previously contested elections in 1928 and 1931.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Lyttelton, Preceded by ...
Elizabeth McCombs | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Lyttelton | |
In office 13 September 1933 – 7 June 1935 | |
Preceded by | James McCombs |
Succeeded by | Terry McCombs |
Personal details | |
Born | Elizabeth Reid Henderson 19 November 1873 Kaiapoi, New Zealand |
Died | 7 June 1935(1935-06-07) (aged 61) Christchurch, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | James McCombs (married 1903) |
Relations | Christina Henderson (sister); Stella Henderson (sister) |
Children | Four children (two were adopted), incl. Terry McCombs |
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