Dictionary of Sydney

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Charlton, Elizabeth

Charity worker who filled the position of Mayoress of Granville while her son, James Robert Charlton, served as mayor. Her father played an instrumental role in the opening up of coal mines in the Illawarra district. She was the first president of the Granville branch of the New South Wales Red Cross.

Milestone
Born
Ayr, Scotland
1858
Died
Burwood, Sydney
31 Jan 1933
Name
Birth
Crawford, Elizabeth
Occupation
Position
1914
1914 - 1933