Gladys Elphick

1904-was born in Wright Court, Adelaide

1922- Marriage with Tom Adams

1937- Husband died

1940- Married again 

1940- Joined the Aborigines Advancement League of South Australia

1960- served on its activities committee

1964-73- was founding president of the Council of Aboriginal Women of South Australia

1967-Federal responsibility for Aborigines

1966-71-was a member of the South Australian Aboriginal Affairs Board

1971-  was appointed MBE 

1973-The women's council changed its name to the Aboriginal Council of South Australia
1977- Founder of the Aboriginal Medical Service.
1988-  she died

2003 - International Women's Day Committee (South Australia) presented the inaugural                  Gladys Elphick award.