Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial
The Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial, formerly known as the Edith Cowan Memorial Clock, is a clock tower at the entrance to Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia. It was built in 1934 as a memorial to Edith Cowan, the first female member of any Australian parliament. It was unveiled on 9 June 1934 and is the first civic monument erected in Australia to honour an Australian woman.
| Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial | |
|---|---|
Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial at the entrance to Kings Park | |
| General information | |
| Type | Memorial |
| Location | Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°57′15″S 115°50′40″E |
Western Australia Heritage Register | |
| Type | State Registered Place |
| Designated | 5 January 2001 |
| Reference no. | 2232 |
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