Maria Elizabeth Kirk

Maria Elizabeth Kirk
part of the 1891 petition
Born
Maria Elizabeth Sutton

9 December 1855
Died14 January 1928 (1928-01-15) (aged 72)
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Other namesMarie
Known fortemperance and suffrage campaigner
SpouseFrank 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.