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# Irene Parlby

(1868–1965)   Politician

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Irene Parlby was a politician.

## Quick Facts About Irene Parlby

Born January 9, 1868

Died July 12, 1965

Profession Politician

## About Irene Parlby

Canadian politician (1868-1965)... \| Mary Irene Parlby was a Canadian women's farm leader, activist and politician. She served as MLA in the United Farmers of Alberta government from 1921 to 1935, serving as Minister without portfolio in the Cabinet of Alberta during that time. She worked to implement social reforms that helped farm wo

##  Quotes by Irene Parlby

> [Evolution cannot be brought about by the use of dynamite.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/irene-parlby/evolution-cannot-be-brought-about-by-the-use-of-dynamite/)

[Irene Parlby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/irene-parlby/)

[Biology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/biology/)

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> [If politics mean…the effort to secure through legislative action better conditions of life for the people, greater opportunities for our children and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/irene-parlby/if-politics-mean-the-effort-to-secure-through-legislative-action/)

[Irene Parlby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/irene-parlby/)

[Action](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/action/)

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> [The woman, in a battle of fists or guns, may not be as great a power as a man; but a woman…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/irene-parlby/the-woman-in-a-battle-of-fists-or-guns-may-not-be-as-great-a-power-as/)

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[Battle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/battle/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/175/irene-parlby-76672_battle_the-woman-in-a-battle-of-fists-or-guns-m_2204492.png)

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