Longman, Irene Maud (1877–1964)
Longman, Irene Maud (1877–1964)
Australian politician. Born April 24, 1877, in Franklin, Tasmania; died July 29, 1964; m. Heber Albert Longman (director of Queensland Museum), 1904.
Joined the Country and Progressive National Party; was the 1st woman in Australia elected to the Queensland Parliament (1929); instrumental in establishing the 1st Queensland women police.
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