Emily Maguire (politician)

Emily Maguire (1 April 1873 – 9 August 1961) was a New Zealand community worker, local politician and feminist. She was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England on 1 April 1873.[1] She was a member of Auckland City Council from 1918 to 1923. She contested the 1928 election for the Reform Party in the Auckland East electorate, but was unsuccessful against James Donald of the United Party.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Hutching, Megan. "Emily Maguire". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.


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