Category Archives: Politics

New Zealand community worker and political activist

Throughout her career Mary had made a point of speaking out on issues directly relevant to women. While her involvement in voluntary work reflected the conventions of her class and society, by standing for public office she had broken new ground for women in her family and in her political party.

New Zealand welfare worker and local politician

New Zealand clerical worker, political activist and welfare worker

New Zealand factory inspector, political activist, welfare worker

New Zealand political hostess, community leader

New Zealand political hostess and community leader