Fanny Furner facts for kids

Fanny Furner (1864–1938) was an activist who worked to make things better for women and children. She lived in Sydney in the early 1900s and fought for important changes.

What Fanny Furner Achieved

Fanny Furner was one of the first women in New South Wales to become a Justice of the Peace (JP). A JP is someone who can witness important documents and help with legal matters. She was also one of the first women to run for election in local government. This means she tried to get a seat on the local council, which makes decisions for the community. She ran in Manly, while another woman, Mrs. A.V. Roberts, ran in North Shore.

Fanny also helped create a special memorial at the wharves in Woolloomooloo. This memorial honored the men who left from that spot to fight in the First World War. She also helped build a children's playground near the wharf in Manly, right across from the police station. Fanny also made sure that donation bins for the Home Mission Society were placed at the Manly Wharves. These bins helped collect items for people in need.

How the Media Covered Her Work

Fanny Furner often had articles written about her in The Manly Daily newspaper. These articles talked about her work on community and social issues. She was friends with the newspaper's editor and owner. Sadly, the newspaper office burned down in 1959, so many old copies of the paper are no longer available.

Fanny Furner's Lasting Impact

Even many years after her death, people still remember Fanny Furner and her achievements. On September 19, 1987, an article in the Manly Daily newspaper talked about her. It said that Fanny "set a precedent" by being the first woman to run for Manly Council 65 years earlier. Even though she didn't win, she strongly argued that women should have a voice on the council.

Fanny believed that women should help make decisions about local issues. These included public health, housing, food safety, roads, clean water systems (sanitation), and rules about entertainment and children's activities. This article, published long after she passed away, shows how important her work for women's suffrage (the right to vote and be involved in politics) was.

See also

In Spanish: Fanny Furner para niños