Photograph - Portrait, Helene Currie Mayoress 1986 - 87, c 1986

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. Gloria Quin was Mayoress from 1985 - 86.

Physical description

Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.

Mounting & framing

Gatefold card with oval mount on right side.

References

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