Monica Holmes Explained

Monica Holmes
Birth Name:Monica Rose Blagrove
Birth Date:25 June 1944
Birth Place:Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
Nationality:English
Australian
Occupation:Politician

Monica Rose Holmes, née Blagrove (born 1944) is an English-born Australian politician.

Biography

Early life

Monica Holmes was born in Bushey in Hertfordshire, England on 25 June 1944. She emigrated to Western Australia in 1983.

Career

She worked as a self-employed hotelier and an executive with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In 1996, she was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly as the Liberal member for the new seat of Southern River. She was Deputy Chairman of Committees from 1997 to 1999 and Acting Speaker from 1999 to 2001, when she lost her seat.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Hon. Michael (Mike) Francis Board MLA JP. Parliament of Western Australia.