Nellie Ibbott
Nellie Ibbott | |
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| Mayor of the City of Heidelberg | |
| In office 1943–1944 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 June 1889 Leyton, Essex, England |
| Died | 25 June 1970 (aged 81) Mornington, Victoria, Australia |
Awards | Victorian Honour Roll of Women |
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]
Early life
Nellie Grace Ibbott was born in Leyton, Essex, England to John Charles Pugh, a printing machine manager, and Ellie Beatrice.[1] She emigrated to Australia in 1923.According to the Australian Dictionary of Biography, Nellie Grace Ibbott .[2]
Career
When Ibbott became mayor of the City of Heidelberg in 1943, she became the first woman in Victoria to hold mayoral office.[3] In 1950 she was defeated at the council elections after serving for 22 years.[4] During her tenure, she witnessed the expansion of local government services with a greater focus on community services, including the establishment of baby health centres, immunisation programs, and support for the arts[1]
Ibbott also held leadership and board positions for numerous organisations, including the Austin Hospital Auxiliary, Victorian Association of Benevolent Societies, Victorian Baby Health Centres Association, Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital, Airlie Maternity Hospital and of the Victorian Council of Social Service.[1]
She was also a vice-president of the Victorian division of the Liberal Party of Australia.[1]
Recognition
- Ibbott was awarded the MBE in 1954 "For service to local government and to charities".[5]
- Nellie Ibbott Reserve in Ivanhoe, Victoria is named in her honour.[6]
- In 2001, she was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Baker, Jean (1996). "Nellie Grace Ibbott". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ↑ "Ibbott, Nellie Grace". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Melbourne, National Foundation for Australian Women and The University of. "Ibbott, Nellie Grace – Woman – The Australian Women's Register". womenaustralia.info. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "Mrs Nellie Grace Ibbott". Australian Honours. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia). 10 June 1954.
- ↑ "Nellie Ibbott Reserve". Banyule City Council. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Councillor Nellie Ibbott MBE". www.vic.gov.au. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2026.