Tilly Aston
Matilda Ann Aston (11 December 1873 – 1 November 1947), better known as Tilly Aston, was a blind Australian writer and teacher, who founded the Victorian Association of Braille Writers, and later went on to establish the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, with herself as secretary. She is remembered for her achievements in promoting the rights of vision impaired people.
Personal facts
![Tilly Aston](/photos/tilly-aston.jpg)
Birth date | December 11, 1873 |
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Birth name | Matilda Ann Aston |
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Date of death | November 01, 1947 |
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External resources
- http://amol.org.au/discovernet/tales/vision.asp
- http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/actlic/places/search/streetResults_new.asp?suburbName=COOK&Submit=Continue&StreetName=ASTON%20CRESCENT
- http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A070123b.htm
- http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1523
- http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE2062b.htm