Elizabeth Turnbull

Elizabeth Turnbull (2 May 1885 – 4 June 1988) was a New Zealand woollen mill worker and centenarian.

In 1900, she joined the hosiery department at Mosgiel Woollen Mill where she began making socks.

At the mill, women earned lower wages than men for completing the same work.

Turnbull was the guest of honour at the 130th anniversary of the East Taieri School and participated in Mosgiel's centenary celebrations.

She died on 4 June 1988 at the Ross Home in Dunedin,[1] and was buried at East Taieri Cemetery.