About Thelma Bate
Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 79). Thelma Bate was an Australian women's rights activist.
Thelma Florence Bate CBE (; formerly Harvey and Kirkby; 3 August 1904 – 26 July 1984) was an Australian community leader and women's activist.
Early life and education Born Thelma Florence Olsen in Sydney on 3 August 1904, she was the daughter of Norwegian seaman Olaf Olsen and his wife Florence Beatrice Olsen (née St Clair), who was born in Melbourne. Her mother married Carl Gustav Sundstrom in 1912.
Career In 1969, she stood as the Country Party candidate for the seat of Dubbo in the state election. Thelma Harvey was one of the first women endorsed by the Country Party to contest an election in Australia.
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Who was Thelma Bate?
Australian activist (1904–1984)
When was Thelma Bate born?
Thelma Bate was born on 3 August 1904 in Sydney.
When did Thelma Bate die?
Thelma Bate died on 26 July 1984 in Gordon.
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Thelma Bate was a women's rights activist.
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Thelma Bate was Australian.
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