Ethel Sibyl Turner b. 1870

Also known as Ethel Curlewis, Ethel Mary Burwell, Ethel M. Turner, Ethel Mary Turner, Ethel Turner
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Novelist, author of 'Seven Little Australians', whose artistic practice was more a socially acceptable hobby than a serious endeavour. Before consolidating her successful career as a writer Turner, with her older sister Lilian, taught art to children.
Name
Ethel Sibyl Turner
Also known as:
  • Ethel Curlewis
  • Ethel Mary Burwell
  • Ethel M. Turner
  • Ethel Mary Turner
  • Ethel Turner
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • novelist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1870
Death date
1958
Active Period
  • c.1891 - c.1894
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Legacy data. Source 'unknown'