Alice Manfield
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Alice Manfield (1878 – 14 July 1960)[1] commonly known as Guide Alice, was a mountain guide, amateur naturalist, chalet owner, photographer,[2] and early feminist figure from Victoria, Australia. Her pioneering work at Mount Buffalo from the 1890s to the 1930s[1] led to her becoming a tourist attraction in her own right, and helped lead to the establishment of the Mount Buffalo National Park.[2]
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Alice Manfield | |
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Born | 1878 Nailsea Farm, Buckland Valley, Victoria |
Died | 14 July 1960(1960-07-14) (aged 82) |
Nationality | Australian |
Other names | Guide Alice |
Occupation(s) | Mountain guide, naturalist |
Years active | 1890s–1930s |
Known for | Mountain guide at Mount Buffalo |
Spouse | John Edmund Manfield |
Children | Genevieve Baumgarten |
Parent(s) | James and Jane Manfield |
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