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Jordan, Ellen Violet (1913 - 1982)

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Born
29 June 1913
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Died
7 May 1982
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Occupation
Local government councillor, Musician, Parliamentarian and Teacher
Alternative Names
  • Jordan, Vi (also known as)
Website
http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/historical/documents/memberBio/jordan.htm

Summary

A member of the Australian Labor Party, Vi Jordan was elected to the Parliament of Queensland as Member for Ipswich West at the state election, which was held in 1966. She was the second woman to be elected to the Queensland Parliament. She was re-elected in 1969 and 1972, but was ultimately defeated in 1974. Before entering the state Parliament, she served as a Councillor for the Ipswich City Council.

Archival resources

National Library of Australia, Reading Room

  • [Biographical cuttings on Vi Jordan, politician], BIOG; National Library of Australia, Reading Room. Details

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See also

Rosemary Francis

Created: 30 June 2009

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