Nellie Grace Ibbott

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 Heidelberg, Victoria 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]

Nellie Grace Ibbott in 1948

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. Baker, Jean (1996). "Nellie Grace Ibbott". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538. 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.
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