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Ellen, Eugene And Dorothy Tangney

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Tangney Collection

1943

Overview

Dorothy Tangney standing on the steps of Parliament House Canberra with her mother Ellen and father Eugene.

Historical information

(Dame) Dorothy Margaret Tangney (1907-1985) was the daughter of Eugene Tangney (c.1877-1961) and Ellen Augustine Shanahan (c.1875-1946).

Dorothy was a passionate social justice advocate and an active member of the Australian Labour Party, became Australia's first female Senator and represented WA in Canberra. Was the first woman to join a Federal Parliamentary Committee on being elected a member of the Joint Committee on Social Security.

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cwa-org-28--4-100-b

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Claremont Museum.

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Sunday, 31 August, 2025

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Life of creator +70 years

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 04.100'.

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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