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Marie SINGLE
Also known as: née Burke
Born: 1926
Special Achievements:In 1947 at the age of 21, Marie was the first woman to hitch-hike around Australia attracting national public and media attention including coverage by Movietone News. In spite of some criticism and a jail threat for hitchhiking which was considered "unwomanly behaviour" she completed her 2-year journey, married and had 12 children.
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Image - Marie Single
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Marie Single née Burke
