Ethel McMillan
Ethel McMillan | |
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McMillan in 1959 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Dunedin North | |
| In office 12 December 1953 – 29 November 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Walls |
| Succeeded by | Richard Walls |
| Dunedin City Councillor | |
| In office 18 November 1950 – 11 October 1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ethel Emma Black 12 May 1904 Kaiti, Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Died | 13 August 1987 (aged 83) Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Gervan McMillan |
| Education | Gisborne Girls' High School |
| Alma mater | University of Otago |
| Occupation | Politician |
Ethel Emma McMillan QSO JP (née Black, 12 May 1904 – 13 August 1987) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. She was a Member of Parliament for Dunedin electorates for 22 years, but despite her political seniority, was not appointed a cabinet minister. She was very active in local affairs in Otago and was the first woman to be elected to Dunedin City Council.