About Helen Black
Lived 1896 – 1963 (aged 67). Helen Black was a New Zealand social worker.
Helen McKenzie Black (née Murray; 16 August 1896 – 17 October 1963) was a New Zealand mayoress and community worker. She was born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 16 August 1896. On 3 December 1924, she married Robert Black, who was mayor of Dunedin from 1929 to 1933.
Her husband stood in the in the electorate as an independent candidate in support of the United Party, but withdrew shortly before the election, too late for his name to be removed from the ballot. She stood in Dunedin North in the for the Democrat Party and came a distant third; she was one of only three women who stood for election that year. Black stood again in for the National Party.
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Who was Helen Black?
New Zealand politician and community worker (1896–1963)
When was Helen Black born?
Helen Black was born on 16 August 1896 in Aberdeen.
When did Helen Black die?
Helen Black died on 17 October 1963 in Christchurch.
What was Helen Black's occupation?
Helen Black was a social worker.
What nationality was Helen Black?
Helen Black was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Helen Black (mayoress)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helen Black. https://biography.guide/helen-black-social-worker/
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