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Government: Quentin Bryce, AC

It’s a long way from Ilfracombe to Governor-General of Australia, but Quentin Bryce has made the move with characteristic grace and dedication.

Bryce spent her early years in central western Queensland and went on to become a talented lawyer, academic and human rights advocate. Her former roles include Governor of Queensland, Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner, and founding chair and Chief Executive Officer of the National Childcare Accreditation Council.

Some of Quentin Bryce's favourite things from the State Library's collections are ...

Elizabeth Emma Byrne 1880 – 19--?
doily c. 1900
original textile
John Oxley Library,
State Library of Queensland
Ref code: 5475

Winifred Pegler (editor)
Vogue Pattern Book,
Dec - Jan 1953-1954, vol.18 no.26
London: Butterick Pub. Co.
State Reference Library,
State Library of Queensland
MAG 646.91

Norman and Naida Strachan c.1936
On loan from Quentin Bryce

In addition to her work, Quentin Bryce has raised five children with husband Michael.

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Last updated: 26th July 2011

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