Margaret McLean: the first signatory on the 1891 Petition for Women's Suffrage
Presenter(s):
Dr. Liz Rushen
In celebration of the centenary of women's suffrage in Victoria Dr. Liz Rushen will talk on Margaret McLean and her contribution to the cause. Mrs. McLean lived at 'Torloisk', on the corner of Vale Street and Wellington Parade South. She was the first signatory on the 1891 Petition for Votes for Women.
See our History page:
http://emhs.org.au/history/people/margaret_mclean
And our series of albums on Maragert McLean, her family and the suffragette movement:
http://emhs.org.au/gallery/margaret_mclean