Vi Jordan, Councillor, Ipswich City Council, Ipswich, 1977

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TitleVi Jordan, Councillor, Ipswich City Council, Ipswich, 1977Date Created1977StudioF.A. Whitehead & SonsAcknowledgementWhitehead Family

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DescriptionVi Jordan was the first woman elected to the Ipswich City Council in 1961. She held this position until 1967. Chosen as the ALP candidate for the State seat of Ipswich West, Vi was elected in this role in 1966. She was re-elected in 1969 and 1972 but defeated in 1974. Vi was appointed AM in 1976 and awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal in 1977. Vi Jordan Park at 16 Bottomley Street, Brassall is named after her. References (offline)Jordan, Ellen Violet (Vi) (1913-1982)', Australia Dictionary of Biography website'Parks and Reserves: Vi Jordan Park', Ipswich City Council website

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People & FamiliesEllen Violet JordanCurated CollectionsWhitehead Studios - The Whitehead CollectionAldermen and Councillors of IpswichTaxonomy20th Century | 1970s | 1977

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SubjectsPoliticiansCouncillorsLocal identitiesMembers of Parliament

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