Elisabeth Kirkby
Elisabeth Wilma Burton Kirkby OAM (born 26 January 1921), alternatively Elizabeth Kirkby, is a British Australian retired politician. Kirkby entered politics serving with the Australian Democrats in the New South Wales Legislative Council as State Parliamentary Leader from 1981 to 1998, after which she served a seat on local government, as a councillor for Temora from 1999 and 2004.
The Honourable Elisabeth Kirkby OAM | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| In office 27 October 1981 – 25 June 1998 | |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Chesterfield-Evans |
| Councillor for Temora, New South Wales | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elisabeth Wilma Burton Kirkby 26 January 1921 Bolton, Lancashire, England |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Progressive Alliance (2003-2004) |
| Other political affiliations | Democrat |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Morning Bay |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation |
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| Known for | Number 96 (TV series as "Lucy Sutcliffe") |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Auxiliary Territorial Service |
| Rank | Stars in Battledress |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Prior to her political career Kirkby worked in film, television and theatre, starting from 1938 as an assistant stage manager in her native England before becoming a radio broadcaster, producer, director and screenwriter in British Malaya. She emigrated to Australia, where she became known for her small screen role as Lucy Sutcliffe in the serial Number 96.
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