Winifred Waddell

Botanist, Chivalric Order Member

1884 – 1972

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Who was Winifred Waddell?

Winifred Waddell, MBE, was an English-born Australian botanist.

Waddell worked with native-plant preservation groups during the 1950s. She was responsible for securing the first wildflower sanctuary, at Tallarook, Victoria, in 1949. She was appointed MBE on 1 January 1964 for her work in preservation of natural flora.

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Born
Oct 8, 1884
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Died
1972

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on July 23, 2013

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