Nellie Ibbott

Nellie Grace Ibbott in 1948

Nellie Grace Ibbott MBE (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 the City of Heidelberg 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] Ibbott was awarded the MBE in 1954 "For service to local government and to charities".[4]

Early life

Nellie Grace Ibbott was born in Leyton, Essex, England to John Charles Pugh, a printing machine manager, and Ellie Beatrice.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Baker, Jean (1996). "Nellie Grace Ibbott". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  2. ^ Armitage, Laura (1 August 2014). "Heidelberg History Society collates memorabilia to celebrate 80 years since the City of Heidelberg was gazetted". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 14 June 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 14 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Mrs Nellie Grace Ibbott". Australian Honours. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia). 10 June 1954.