• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE4214

Jordan, Ellen Violet

  • OA
  • Also known as Jordan, Vi
(1913 – 1982)
  • Born 29 June 1913, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
  • Died 7 May 1982, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
  • Occupation Local government councillor, Musician, Parliamentarian, Teacher

Summary

A member of the Australian Labor Party, Vi Jordan was elected to the Parliament of Queensland as Member for Ipswich West at the state election, which was held in 1966. She was the second woman to be elected to the Queensland Parliament. She was re-elected in 1969 and 1972, but was ultimately defeated in 1974. Before entering the state Parliament, she served as a Councillor for the Ipswich City Council.

Archival resources

  • National Library of Australia
    • [Biographical cuttings on Vi Jordan, politician, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals]

Published resources

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  • Related Concepts
    • Women in Politics: Australian Labor Party