Doris Irene Taylor

Doris Irene Taylor (born 25 July 1901 in Norwood, South Australia — died 23 May 1968 in Adelaide, South Australia) was an Australian social services activist.[1]

As an organiser for the Australian Labor Party Taylor is credited with persuading Don Dunstan to run for the South Australian lower house seat of Norwood in 1952.[1]

Taylor initiated the Australian Meals on Wheels service in the early 1950s.[1]

The South Australian Electoral district of Taylor is named after her.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Greg Crafter (2002). "Taylor, Doris Irene (1901–1968)". Australian Dictionary of Biography 16. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "ABC Election Coverage: 2006 South Australian Election". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 21 April 2006. Retrieved 26 December 2013.