HerStory
Margaret SOMERVILLE
Born: 24 September 1912
Special Achievements:1991 - Margaret was the first Australian woman to be presented with the Battle of Australia medallion.
Additional Information:1941-1965 - Pioneer Methodist lay missionary on Croker Island, Northern Territory.
Resources
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References
Forrest, Peter. A mother figure for hundreds. Northern Territory News. September 24, 2002:28-29.
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Link - Margaret Somerville, leader of World War II child exodus from Croker Island, dies aged 101
ABC News
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Image - Margaret Somerville
Photo used with permission of The Law Society of South Australia.
