Subiaco Stories...Eileen Kerman, Councillor (1947).
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Daily News, 25 November 1947.
The feminine touch in council affairs
ALTHOUGH she has been keenly interested in local affairs for ten years, quietly-spoken Mrs. Eileen Kerman, who has been elected to the south ward of the Subiaco Council, had no idea of standing for election until a month ago. She decided to nominate when urged by many Subiaco ratepayers who were impressed with her activities on charitable committees.
When a reporter called at her Keightley Road home she was about to leave for the Ministering Children's League Convalescent Home, of which she is full-time secretary and organiser. 'I have many other interests but I will do everything I can to be a success in this new capacity,' she said. Mrs. Kerman is also chairman of the social committee of the recently formed Rosalie Community Centre, and committee member of the Inter national Goodwill League.
During the war she was president and organiser of the Shenton Park branch of the Australian Comforts Fund. The branch raised £3500. She also took over the positions of assistant manager and treasurer of a large city theatre.
MRS. Kerman does not allow her outside interests to interfere with her domestic duties. She works to a strict system and has the housework done before she leaves for the M.C.L. Home about 10 a.m. each day. 'It is surprising what can be accomplished when you set your mind to it,' she said. 'I think women should take a far more active part in public affairs.'
Although most of her spare time is taken up on committees, she tries to 'squeeze in' a game of tennis on Saturday afternoons.
CK. KERMAN
CK. KERMAN
