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Today in History – 14 August 1891 Women’s vote petitions presented to Parliament

1891 Women’s vote petitions presented to Parliament Organised by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), these petitions were signed by a total of 9000 women. They contributed to the introduction of a Female Suffrage Bill, which received majority support in … Continue reading

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