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Margaret Elaine Whitlam, AO (née Dovey; 19 November 1919 – 17 March 2012) was an Australian social campaigner, author, and athlete. She was the wife of Gough Whitlam, the 21st Prime Minister of Australia from 1972 to 1975, and a representative of Australia in swimming at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney.
Learn about the life and achievements of Margaret Whitlam, the wife of Gough Whitlam, the Prime Minister of Australia from 1972 to 1975. Explore her political and public activities, her travels, her writings and her honours.
17 de mar. de 2012 · The wife of Gough Whitlam, who died in 2012 at 92, was a broadcaster, swimmer and activist for women's rights, the arts and the environment. She was praised by leaders from both sides of politics for her intellect, wit and partnership with her husband.
24 de jul. de 2023 · The Margaret Whitlam Galleries now provide a hub for the cultural and intellectual life of Western Sydney, with an ever-changing array of exhibitions and free entry.
17 de mar. de 2012 · A tribute to Margaret Whitlam, the wife of former prime minister Gough Whitlam, who died in 2012 at the age of 92. She was a champion swimmer, a social worker, a passionate advocate for women's rights and conservation, and a national treasure.
11 de abr. de 2012 · Margaret grew up in Bondi and became a swimmer, winning the Australian breaststroke championships and competing in the 1938 Empire Games. She and Gough met while at the...
Margaret Elaine Whitlam AO was born in Sydney on November 19, 1919, the daughter of barrister Wilfred Robert Dovey and Mary Dorothy Duncan, the eldest of a large orphaned family. Her mother had won a chance to attend university but instead had to look after her younger siblings.
