Fanny Furner (1863–1938)

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AuthorNorthern Beaches Council Library Local StudiesDate1863-1938DescriptionFanny Furner, J.P. (1863–1938) was a pioneering social reformer and civic activist whose work left a lasting impact on Manly and the Northern Beaches. After settling in Manly in 1914, she devoted herself to social welfare during World War I, supporting soldiers’ families through the Centre for Soldiers’ Wives and Mothers, the Sydney City Mission, and community relief work in Woolloomooloo. She was a passionate advocate for children’s wellbeing, helping establish playgrounds and kindergartens and organising seaside outings that brought disadvantaged children to Manly. In 1922, she became the first woman to stand for Manly Council and was appointed one of the first female Justices of the Peace in New South Wales. Her legacy is commemorated at Gilbert Park, ManlyCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies.

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Fanny Furner (1863–1938)