Woman Munro, Grace Emily
MBE
- Occupation
- Country Women's Association Leader
Written by Caitlin Stone, The University of Melbourne
Grace Munro (née Gordon) was born in New South Wales in 1879. She trained as a nurse and actively lobbied for improved medical facilities in rural areas. She had a key role in establishing the Country Women's Association and was appointed MBE in 1935. She died in 1964.
Published Resources
Online Resources
- 'Munro, Grace Emily', The Australian Women's Register, National Foundation for Australian Women, http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE3734b.htm. Details