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Margaret Hendry (May 11, 1930 – March 20, 2001)[1] was a landscape architect, one of the first women to work in this field in Australia.[2]

Awards and honours

In 1992, Hendry was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to women's affairs.[3]

Legacy

An annual lecture on landscape architecture is hosted by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.[4]

A new primary school in the suburb on Taylor will be named in her honour.[5]

References

  1. ^ democritdaisy. "Margaret Hendry 1930-2001". Australian Women's History Forum. WordPress. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2001 Week 4 Hansard (28 March) Page 1112". hansard.act.gov.au. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  3. ^ "The Queen's Birthday 1992 Honours" (PDF). Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (S 127): 12. 8 June 1992. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  4. ^ Watt, Kel. "Celebration of women in landscape architecture provides platform for debate on city design – free talk this Thursday". RiotACT. RiotACT. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  5. ^ Roberts, Lachlan. "Gungahlin's new primary school unveils name, colours and logo". RiotACT. RiotACT. Retrieved 7 August 2018.


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