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Ethel McMillan
New Zealand politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ethel Emma McMillan QSO JP (née Black, 12 May 1904 – 13 August 1987) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. She was a Member of Parliament for Dunedin electorates for 22 years, but despite her political seniority, was not appointed a cabinet minister. She was very active in local affairs in Otago and was the first woman to be elected to Dunedin City Council.
Quick Facts QSO JP, Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Dunedin North ...
Ethel McMillan | |
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![]() McMillan in 1959 | |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Dunedin North | |
In office 12 December 1953 – 29 November 1975 | |
Preceded by | Robert Walls |
Succeeded by | Richard Walls |
Dunedin City Councillor | |
In office 18 November 1950 – 11 October 1980 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ethel Emma Black (1904-05-12)12 May 1904 Kaiti, Gisborne, New Zealand |
Died | 13 August 1987(1987-08-13) (aged 83) Dunedin, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Gervan McMillan |
Education | Gisborne Girls' High School |
Alma mater | University of Otago |
Occupation | Politician |
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