Lady Councillors: Birmingham cannot be said to have been overrun with lady city councillors. Providing the expected happens and Mrs. Cottrell is elected to fill the Selly Oak vacancy, she will be the fourth lady to be elected to the City Council. There have, however, never been more than two ladies sitting in the chamber at the same time, and by going to join Miss Martineau, Mrs. Cottrell will meet the deficiency created by the retirement of Mrs. Hume Pinsent who was a most able administrator. … …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949