About Harriette Vine
Lived 1878 – 1962 (aged 83–84). Harriette Vine was a New Zealand lawyer, known for Victoria University of Wellington.
Harriette Joanna Vine (6 April 1878 – 3 September 1962) was a New Zealand lawyer. She was the first woman to graduate with a degree in law from Victoria University College. She received a number of awards for her work with the Order of St John.
Career After graduating, Vine returned to Whanganui and worked as a lawyer in the firm Treadwell and Gordon, specialising in banking, trust, wills and company work.
Death and legacy Vine died when she was hit by a car on Purnell Street, Whanganui, while walking home from work on 3 September 1962. She was 84 years old. Vine left her home to the Wanganui City Council in her will; the Harriette Vine Free Kindergarten was built on the land. The Victoria University of Wellington Law Review published the two winning entries in a special issue on women in law.
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Who was Harriette Vine?
NZ lawyer
When was Harriette Vine born?
Harriette Vine was born on 6 April 1878 in Dunedin.
When did Harriette Vine die?
Harriette Vine died in 1962 in Whanganui.
What was Harriette Vine's occupation?
Harriette Vine was a lawyer.
What was Harriette Vine known for?
Harriette Vine was known for Victoria University of Wellington.
What nationality was Harriette Vine?
Harriette Vine was New Zealand.
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