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Eleanor Glencross
Australian feminist (1876–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eleanor Glencross (11 November 1876 – 2 May 1950) was an Australian feminist and housewives' advocate. She led the Housewives' Association of New South Wales and she was the first chair of the Federated Association of Australian Housewives. She expelled members from the association and she was bankrupted by a successful defamation suit that followed. Canberra named a street after her.
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Eleanor Glencross | |
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![]() Eleanor Glencross, c.1950 | |
Born | Eleanor Cameron (1876-11-11)11 November 1876 Sydney, Australia |
Died | 2 May 1950(1950-05-02) (aged 73) Cremorne, Sydney |
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation(s) | feminist, housewives' advocate |
Years active | 1911–1950 |
Known for | Chairwoman, Housewives' Association of New South Wales |
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