• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE4559

Ord, Lecki

  • Also known as Ord, Alexis
  • Occupation Architect, Local government councillor, Mayor

Summary

In 1987 Lecki Ord gained the distinction of becoming the first woman to be elected as lord mayor of Melbourne. As an architect she was particularly interested in planning issues and environmental sustainability.

Events

  • 2001

    Inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women

Archival resources

  • National Library of Australia
    • [Biographical cuttings on Lecki Ord, Melbourne's first female lord Mayor, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals]

Published resources

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  • Related Concepts
    • Female Mayors and Shire Presidents

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