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Australia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities on its banknotes.
Despite her not so brilliant arrival in Australia as a convicted horse thief in 1792, she redeemed herself and married businessman Thomas Reibey. By the time Thomas died, the family business consisted of farms and various trading enterprises.
Mary assumed full responsibility for her late husbands business. She managed the businesses extremely well and expanded her shipping interests and opened new warehouses.
What she would have been known for is her extensive charitable works, and her interest in the church and education. She was a well known and highly respected colonial philanthropist.
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Why is dame Mary Gilmore on the Australian 10?
her poetry
Why is dame Mary Gilmore on the ten dollar note?
Dame Mary Gilmore is on the Australian ten dollar note because of her significant contributions to Australian literature and social justice. She was a prominent Australian writer and socialist activist who advocated for the rights of women, Indigenous Australians, and the disadvantaged. Her inclusion on the note recognizes her lasting impact on Australian society.
What was Dame Mary Gilmore awarded in 1937?
Mary Jean Gilmore 16th August 1865 - 3rd December 1962 the prominent Australian socialist poet and journalist was made a Dame of the Order of the British Empire in 1937 becoming Dame Mary Gilmore DBE.
Who is Mary jean Gilmore?
Dame Mary Jean Gilmore DBE (16 August 1865 - 3 December 1962) was a prominent Australian socialist poet and journalist.
Why is Dame Mary Gilmore on the Australian 10 note?
Dame Mary Gilmore is on the Australian $10 note because of her significant contributions to Australian literature and social welfare. She was a renowned writer, poet, and advocate for the rights of women, children, and the disadvantaged. Her legacy is honored on the currency to celebrate her lasting impact on Australian society.
Dame Mary Gilmore when was her birthday?
Dame Mary Gilmore DBE (16 August 1865 - 3 December 1962)
Where did Dame Mary Gilmore die?
sydney
Why is Mary Gilmore relevant to Australia?
Mary Gilmore was an Australian socialist poet and journalist.
Who is on the face of Australian 10 dollar note?
Front: Mary Reibey Back: Reverend John Flynn
Who was Dame Mary Gilmore's Husband?
Henry Lawson
What year did Dame Mary Gilmore come To be on the Ten Dollar Bill?
ahaaa well um its a long story cut short. . .. ... .. . 2010
Why was Dame Mary Gilmore so famous?
she was a poet and journalist
