Grace Benny
Australian politician (1872–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Susan Grace Benny, née Anderson, (1872–1944) of Seacliff, South Australia, generally referred to as Grace Benny or S. Grace Benny, was the first woman elected to local government in Australia when she was elected to the Brighton Council in 1919.[1] She represented the Seacliff ward from November 1919 until December 1921.
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Susan Grace Benny | |
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Born | Susan Grace Anderson 8 October 1872 Adelaide, South Australia |
Died | 5 November 1944 North Adelaide, South Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation(s) | Councillor, Brighton Council |
Known for | First woman elected to local government in Australia |
Spouse | Benjamin Benny |
Children | 5 |
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