Thompson, Matilda Louise (1871–1959) A Woman of Many Firsts Matilda ‘Tilly’ Louise Thompson, businesswoman and philanthropist, was born on 28 April 1871 at Ballarat, Victoria. Described as a woman of ‘boundless and terrifying energy’, she joined well known textile company, E Lucas Co Pty Ltd as part of their sale’s team, and went on to … Continue reading Matilda Louise Thompson – Women who shaped and built Ballarat