Women's History Month: Home Hill
Mar. 2nd, 2012 10:46 pmHome Hill in Devonport is known as the home of former Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons, but his wife Enid lived there for another forty years after he died.

In 1943, Enid was the first woman elected to the House of Represaenatives making her, along with Dorothy Tangney (elected to the Senate), the first woman elected to the Australian parliament.
Now there's a lot I could write (and I have done a little before) but there's also a lot already written by people who've done it better so I'll pick out some of the more interesting links for you to read instead.
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In 1943, Enid was the first woman elected to the House of Represaenatives making her, along with Dorothy Tangney (elected to the Senate), the first woman elected to the Australian parliament.
Now there's a lot I could write (and I have done a little before) but there's also a lot already written by people who've done it better so I'll pick out some of the more interesting links for you to read instead.
( More )