Nellie Grace Ibbott

Nellie Grace Ibbott OBE (20 June 1889 in Leyton, Essex , England - 25 June 1970 in Mornington, Victoria, Australia) was a British-born Australian mayor.[1] When Ibbott became mayor of Heidelberg, Victoria in 1943, she became the first woman in Victoria to hold mayoral office.[2] In 1950 she was defeated at the council elections after serving for 22 years.[3]

Early life

Nellie Grace Ibbott was born in Leyton, Essex, England to John Charles Pugh, a printing machine manager, and Ellie Beatrice.

References

  1. ↑ Baker, Jean (1996). "Nellie Grace Ibbott". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ Armitage, Laura (August 1, 2014). "Heidelberg History Society collates memorabilia to celebrate 80 years since the City of Heidelberg was gazetted". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  3. ↑ Melbourne, National Foundation for Australian Women and The University of. "Ibbott, Nellie Grace - Woman - The Australian Women's Register". www.womenaustralia.info. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
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