Jordan, Vi (d. 1982)

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Jordan, Vi (d. 1982)

Australian politician. Name variations: Ellen Violet Jordan. Born June 29, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; died May 7, 1982; m. David Jordan, 1932.

Joined Australian Labor Party (ALP, 1946); served as 1st female alderman, Ipswich City Council (1961–67); was a member of the Queensland Parliament for Ipswich West (1966–74); was president of the ALP Women's Executive (1974–76). Awarded Queens Jubilee Medal.

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