Pioneers – Dorothy Simpson (Lowe)



3 May 2019

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Dorothy Simpson (Lowe) played in the first international in 1913. She was a founder member of the SLLA. She was a player, Auditor, Secretary and Treasurer from 1921-1924, Secretary from 1921-1926, Selector between 1921-1939 and 1946-1953. Between 1927–1935 she was Vice President of the SLLA and President from 1935–1953. She served as Honorary President from 1953 until her death in 1974.

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