Florence Cardell-Oliver
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Dame Annie Florence Gillies Cardell-Oliver, DBE (née Wilson; 11 May 1876 — 12 January 1965) was a Western Australian politician and political activist, often known publicly as simply Florence Cardell-Oliver.[1]
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Florence Cardell-Oliver | |
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Member of Parliament for Subiaco | |
In office 15 February 1936 – 7 April 1956 | |
Preceded by | John Moloney |
Succeeded by | Percival Potter |
Minister for Health | |
In office 7 October 1949 – 7 January 1953 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Abbott |
Succeeded by | Emil Nulsen |
Personal details | |
Born | Annie Florence Gillies Wilson (1876-05-11)11 May 1876 Stawell, Victoria |
Died | 12 January 1965(1965-01-12) (aged 88) Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia |
Resting place | St Columb Minor Church, Cornwall, England |
Political party | Nationalist Party of Australia Liberal Party |
Spouse(s) | David Sykes Boydan (1895–1902; his death) Arthur Cardell-Oliver (1902–1929; his death); 2 sons |
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She was the longest-serving female State Parliamentarian in Western Australia, serving in parliament from 15 February 1936 to 7 April 1956, until her record was broken in September 2011 by Liz Constable.[2]