Dictionary of Sydney

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Locke, Lillian Sophia

Feminist and trade union organiser, she was married to politician George Burns. She was the aunt and primary carer of her sister Helena Sumner Locke's son Sumner Locke Elliott, who immortalised their relationship and the custody battles with another sister, in his book Careful, He Might Hear You.

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Born
Melbourne, VIC
06 Jun 1869
Died
North Sydney
01 Jul 1950
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