New Woman J.P.: Miss Martineau Added to the City Roll: An addition to the women members of the Birmingham magistrates was announced yesterday, when the Town Clerk received official intimation that the name of Miss Clara Martineau, perhaps the best-known woman member of the City Council, had been added to the roll of J.P.s for the city. … … (discussion of careers) … … For many years she has taken a keen interest in education and when elected to the Council in succession to Mrs. Pinsent, she became a member of the Special Schools Sub-Committee …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949