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Henry, Alice (1857–1943)

journalist and woman's rights advocate

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Alice Henry, c1920

Alice Henry, c1920

State Library of Victoria, H36114

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Alternative Names
  • A.L.F.
  • Wyuna
  • Pomona
Birth

21 March, 1857
Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

14 February, 1943 (aged 85)
Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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