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Guerin, Bella (1858–1923)

feminist, political activist and teacher

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Bella Guerin, 1895

Bella Guerin, 1895

University of Melbourne Archives, 63596

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Alternative Names
  • Guerin, Julia Margaret
  • Halloran, Julia Margaret
  • Lavender, Julia Margaret
Birth

23 April, 1858
Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

26 July, 1923 (aged 65)
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Cause of Death

cirrhosis of the liver

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