Nellie Grace Ibbott

Nellie Grace Ibbott OBE (June 20, 1889 in Leyton, Essex , England - June 25, 1970 in Mornington, Victoria, Australia) was a British-born Australian mayor.[1] When Ibbott became mayor of Heidelberg, Victoria in 1943, she became the first woman in Victoria to hold mayoral office.[2]

Early life

Nellie Grace Ibbott was born in Leyton, Essex, England to John Charles Pugh, a printing machine manager, and Ellie Beatrice.

References

  1. ↑ Baker, Jean (1996). "Nellie Grace Ibbott". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ Armitage, Laura (August 1, 2014). "Heidelberg History Society collates memorabilia to celebrate 80 years since the City of Heidelberg was gazetted". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
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