Work on paper - Photograph of Matilda (Tilly) Thompson, After Retirement, Unknown. [Prior to 1959]
Photograph of Matilda (Tilly) Thompson, after retirement.
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Tilly Thompson was known for her business acumen and philanthropy in Ballarat.
Significance
Tilly Thompson was an energetic pioneer. For example, she was the first woman to obtain a driver's license in Ballarat and the first woman to work as a commercial traveller, Mrs Thompson was involved in many charitable organizations.