Maria Elizabeth Kirk
Maria Elizabeth Kirk | |
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part of the 1891 petition | |
| Born | Maria Elizabeth Sutton 9 December 1855 |
| Died | 14 January 1928 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Other names | Marie |
| Known for | temperance and suffrage campaigner |
| Spouse | Frank Kirk |
Maria (Marie) Elizabeth Kirk born Maria Elizabeth Sutton (9 December 1855 – 14 January 1928) was a British-born Australian temperance advocate and social reformer. She was involved in women's rights including organising a "Monster Petition" for women's suffrage in 1891. She was founder and inaugural organising secretary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Victoria.