Marion Hatton**

Name
Marion Hatton**

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Background

(1835-1905).  New Zealand suffragist.  Born in England, as a young woman Marion was involved in the temperance movement.  After her marriage to Joseph Hatton they immigrated to Dunedin and in 1892 chaired a meeting in Dunedin in support of Women’s Suffrage.  She became the principal speaker in the lower south and organised petitions to Parliament.  The Bill was passed on 8 September 1893 – Marion's birthday.  She continued to work on equality for women and was involved in the formation of the National Council of Women.

**Due to similar named streets in Dunedin, if selected, streets must be named using the full name of "Marion Hatton" or the last name "Hatton".  Enquiries for use of the name "Marion" only will be rejected.

Locality

Category
Historical or notable people

Gender (if applicable)
Female

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