Shirley Walters
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For the Arkansas politician, see Shirley A. Walters.
Mary Shirley Walters (née Harrison; 31 August 1925 – 18 June 2017) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Tasmania from 1975 to 1993, representing the Liberal Party. She was the first woman to represent Tasmania in the Senate, and was known for her social conservatism.
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Shirley Walters | |
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Senator for Tasmania | |
In office 13 December 1975 – 30 June 1993 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Mary Shirley Harrison (1925-08-31)31 August 1925 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Died | 18 June 2017(2017-06-18) (aged 91) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
David Walters (m. 1949–2009) |
Relations | Sir Eric Harrison (father) |
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