• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE3497

Barber, Nola Isabel Constance

  • OBE, JP
  • Maiden name Griffiths, Nola Isabel Constance
(1901 – 1985)
  • Born 27 December, 1901, Woodend Victoria Australia
  • Died 29 December, 1985, Colac Victoria Australia
  • Occupation Local government councillor, Mayor, Political candidate

Summary

A member of the League of Women Voters, Nola Barber stood as a candidate for the Australian Labor Party in the Legislative Assembly seat of Mentone at the Victorian state elections of 1961 and 1967. She was active in local government and became the first female mayor of Chelsea in 1951, after her election as a councillor in 1948. In recognition of her work for the community she was appointed OBE in 1970 and in 2001 was featured in the Centenary of Federation Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

Events

  • 2001

    Inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women

Published resources

Related entries


  • Membership
    • League of Women Voters Victoria (1945 - )
  • Presided
    • Australian Local Government Women's Association - Victorian Branch (1963 - )
  • Related Concepts
    • Women in Politics: Australian Labor Party
    • Female Mayors and Shire Presidents