Margaret Elvire Forrest b. 22 October 1844

Also known as Margaret Hamersley, M. H., Lady Forrest, Lady Margaret Elvire Forrest
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, botanical artist and the wife of John Forrest who was elected Premier of Western Australia in 1890. Margaret was also politically active and a founding member of both Australia's first women's club and the West Australian Society of Arts.
associate of
West Australian Society of Arts
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associate of
Wilgie Sketch Club
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associate of
Karrakatta Club
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associate of
Women's National League
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President
associate of
Karrakatta Club
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foundation member
associate of
National Political League of Western Australia
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Women's Executive
associate of
West Australian Society of Arts
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second president
associate of
Wilgie Sketch Club
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member