About Irene McInnes
Lived 1893 – 1969 (aged 75–76). Irene McInnes was a teacher.
Alice Mary Irene McInnes (29 April 1893 – 30 August 1969; née Black) was one of the founders of the New Zealand Basket Ball Association (NZBBA) in 1924, along with Betty Armstrong and Myrtle Muir. Mcinnes strongly believed netball was critical for the health and well-being of girls, particularly as women's roles began to change after the war. She had a deep commitment to girls' wellbeing and wanted to create opportunities and improve the quality of life of women. She was also interested in standardising rules in New Zealand and served as a referee and as Vice-President of the Referees Association.
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Who was Irene McInnes?
New Zealand netball administrator
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Irene McInnes was born in 1893 in Australia.
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Irene McInnes died on 30 August 1969.
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Irene McInnes was a teacher.
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