The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.
The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.
Parkes, Hilma Olivia Edla Johanna
Swedish born political organiser, feminist and suffragist. After emigrating to Sydney, she became a ward-sister at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. She joined the Womanhood Suffrage League of New South Wales in 1897, becoming one of its eight vice-presidents and then in 1902, formed the Women's Liberal League of New South Wales.