Margaret Bullock

Margaret Bullock (4 January 1845–17 June 1903) was a New Zealand journalist, writer, feminist and social reformer. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, on 4 January 1845. A reporter and assistant editor for the Wanganui Chronicle, she was one of New Zealand's first female parliamentary reporters. Her familiarity with politics eased the passing of the 1893 Electoral Bill which gave New Zealand women the vote. She founded the Wanganui Women's Franchise League, and helped run the National Council of Women of New Zealand, both important in encouraging political participation in women and defending their rights.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Labrum, Bronwyn. "Margaret Bullock". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)


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