McMillan, Ethel (1904–1987)

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McMillan, Ethel (1904–1987)

New Zealand politician. Born Ethel Black, May 12, 1904, in Gisborne, NZ; died Aug 13, 1987; m. David Gervan McMillan (physician and MP, 1935–43), 1929 (died 1951); children: 2 sons.

Represented Labour Party for North Dunedin (1953–63) and Dunedin North (1963–75); was the 1st woman in New Zealand to be a trustee of a savings bank (1960).

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