Margaret Hendry
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[]
- ^ democritdaisy (29 February 2012). "Margaret Hendry 1930-2001". Australian Women's History Forum. WordPress. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2001 Week 4 Hansard (28 March) Page 1112". hansard.act.gov.au. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "The Queen's Birthday 1992 Honours" (PDF). Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (S 127): 12. 8 June 1992. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Roberts, Lachlan. "Gungahlin's new primary school unveils name, colours and logo". RiotACT. RiotACT. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
Categories:
- Australian landscape architects
- Women landscape architects
- 1930 births
- 2001 deaths
- Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia
- Australian artist stubs
- Architect stubs