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Rebecca MILLS

Died: 23/08/1927

Special Achievements:

First woman on a Board of Directors (although NPWHF researchers have been unable to discover details).  In 1926, Rebecca was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for her work for charities throughout the district and State.

Resources

  • Link - Mrs. Rebecca Mills, O.B.E.

    Trove: Gippsland Times (Vic.: 1861 - 1954), Monday 5 July 1926, page 5

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  • Link - Rebecca Mills

    Monument Australia

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  • Link - IN MEMORIAM

    Trove: Argus (Melbourne, Vic.: 1848 - 1957), Thursday 23 August 1928, page 1

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  • Link - MRS REBECCA MILLS, O.B.E.

    Trove: Gippsland Times (Vic.: 1861 - 1954), Monday 5 July 1926, page 6

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  • Link - The Late Mrs. Rebecca Mills O.B.E.

    Trove: Gippsland Times (Vic.: 1861 - 1954), Monday 29 August 1927, page 5

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