Millie Peacock
Millie Peacock | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Allandale | |
| In office 1 November 1933 – 1 February 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Peacock |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Parkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Millie Gertrude Holden 3 August 1870 East Framlingham, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 7 February 1948 (aged 77) Creswick, Victoria, Australia |
| Resting place | Creswick cemetery |
| Political party | UAP |
| Other political affiliations | AWNL |
| Spouse | |
Millie Gertrude Peacock, Lady Peacock (née Holden; 3 August 1870 – 7 February 1948), was the first woman elected to the Parliament of Victoria. She was the wife of Sir Alexander Peacock, a three-time Premier of Victoria. Upon his death in 1933, Lady Peacock won the by-election to replace him in parliament. She served only a single term, retiring at the 1935 state election.