Historical information
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Ellen May Turner (Nell) was born in 1925 and died in 2008 aged 83.
Physical description
Reproduction of photographic studio portrait sitting behind oval mount.
Inscriptions & markings
lr; Mrs R. F. Turner / Mayoress 1965 - 66 / Martin Washington
Mounting & framing
Top fold card with oval mount on right side.
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References
- References: Jackman., Betty May, 2003, Mayors of Bendigo 1856 – 2001, Publisher B.M. Jackman, Bendigo, Victoria ISBN/ISSN: ISBN 9578260 0 1
