Lady Elsie Goold-Adams | |
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Born | Elsie Riordan 1882 Montreal, Canada |
Died | 26 August 1952 Spalding, Lincolnshire, England | (aged 69–70)
Known for | Founder and inaugural President of the Queensland division of the Australian Red Cross |
Lady Elsie Goold-Adams (née Riordan; 1882 – 26 August 1952) was a Canadian-born Australian who was the inaugural president of the Queensland division of the Australian Red Cross and led the activities of the division during World War I. During this time she was also a charity patron for causes relating to supporting soldiers in the war effort, advancing the roles of women, and child education and welfare. She was married to Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, the 12th Governor of Queensland.