Guide to the Reid, Margaret AO (politician) : programs and invitations ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia, n.d.

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
EPH PROG/INV Reid, Margaret AO (politician)
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:

Material in the Programs and invitations ephemera collection includes invitations to official events, dinner invitations honouring visiting dignitaries, dance cards, award presentations, openings, commemorative and sporting programs. Some programs and invitations may also include menus.

Biography/History: Politician. Margaret Elizabeth Reid was the first female president of the Australian Senate, holding office from 1996 to 2002. As a student at the University of Adelaide, Reid became the first female president of the Australian Liberal Students Federation. After graduating, Reid became a barrister, specialising in family law. She moved to Canberra in 1965. In 1981 she was elected to fill a casual vacany in the Senate, following the death of Senator John Knight. An active patron of over 80 community organisations, in 2004 Reid was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to the Australian Parliament and to the community.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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