Franchise Reform: Liberals and Broken Pledges: … There is little sign of enthusiasm in the country for the Franchise Bill in its present form; in its relationship to men it provides cool interest, in its relationship to women it is exciting the most widespread resentment. … Municipal Franchise Restricted … The municipal franchise for men is extended. Women, if married, are for the first time expressly forbidden to vote anywhere for the county and borough councils except in London. …It is said that this clause, if passed, will sweep from the burgess roll in Birmingham about 30 married women who, through the decisions of the revising barristers, succeeded in view of the wording of the Qualifications of Women (County and Borough Councils) Act, in getting themselves put on the register. In the case of Mrs. Hugh (sic) Pinsent the well-known expert on the care of the feeble-minded, a married woman succeeded in being a city councillor … (continues) …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949