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Ethel McMillan (Ethel Emma Black) was born on 12 May, 1904 in Kaiti, Gisborne, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician. Discover Ethel McMillan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
| Popular As |
Ethel Emma Black |
| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
12 May, 1904 |
| Birthday |
12 May |
| Birthplace |
Kaiti, Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
1987 |
| Died Place |
Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Ethel McMillan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Ethel McMillan height not available right now. We will update Ethel McMillan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ethel McMillan's Husband?
Her husband is Gervan McMillan
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Gervan McMillan |
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Ethel McMillan Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ethel McMillan worth at the age of 83 years old? Ethel McMillan’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from New Zealand. We have estimated Ethel McMillan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Ethel Emma McMillan (née Black, 12 May 1904 – 13 August 1987) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
She was a Member of Parliament for Dunedin electorates for 22 years, but despite her political seniority, was not appointed a cabinet minister.
She was very active in local affairs in Otago and was the first woman to be elected to Dunedin City Council.
McMillan was born at Kaiti, Gisborne, in 1904.
She was dux and prefect at Gisborne Girls' High School.
Her husband had been involved with the Labour Party since 1923, and Ethel McMillan joined the party in about 1930.
McMillan had a distinguished local career in Dunedin.
She graduated with honours in history from the University of Otago in 1926.
She lectured in history at Otago for a year, during which time she met the medical student and her future husband, Gervan McMillan.
She then taught at Nelson College for Girls for three years.
After their wedding on 4 September 1929 at Gisborne, they settled in Kurow, where he had worked as a locum and then purchased the medical practice.
They moved to Dunedin in 1934, where her husband was elected to Parliament for the Labour Party in the Dunedin West electorate in.
They also hosted Michael Joseph Savage, who in 1935 would become Prime Minister.
He was cabinet minister for a year, but retired from Parliament in 1943 to concentrate on his medical practice.
She was the first woman to be elected onto Dunedin City Council in 1950 (the second woman was elected in 1970) and remained a councillor until 1980.
During their time in Kurow, the McMillans had friendships and political discussions with their neighbours, Arnold Nordmeyer and Jerry Skinner; both would become influential MPs for the Labour Party.
In 1960, she became the first New Zealand woman to be appointed a trustee to a savings bank.
She continued to represent the electorate to 1963, and then Dunedin North from to 1975, when she retired.
She chaired the local savings bank's board from 1964.
She had governance roles with the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society, the Otago Museum Trust, and the New Zealand Library Association.
McMillan stood in a in the North Dunedin electorate that was caused by the death of Labour's Robert Walls and was elected.
Although she was a senior parliamentarian when Labour came to power in 1972, she was not elected to cabinet, possibly due to her strained relation with Norman Kirk.
However, she did serve as Labour's Spokesperson for Health in Kirk's Shadow Cabinet.
She was known as the 'Queen of Quiz' in Parliament for the numerous questions that she asked.
She was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services in the 1976 New Year Honours, and many felt that she should have received more official recognition.
She died in Dunedin on 13 August 1987.
Three short streets close to the University of Otago campus were renamed in 1993 (New Zealand women's suffrage centenary year) to honour McMillan, Emily Siedeberg, and Ethel Benjamin.
