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.
Tilly Aston | |
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| Born | Matilda Ann Aston 11 December 1873 Carisbrook, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 1 November 1947 (aged 73) Windsor, Victoria, Australia |
| Resting place | St Kilda Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Educator; writer |
| Known for | Promoting rights of vision impaired people |
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