• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE0449

Darling, Margaret Florence

(1923 – 2010)
  • Born 10 May, 1923, Melbourne Victoria Australia
  • Died 6 November, 2010, Melbourne Victoria Australia
  • Occupation Company director, Servicewoman

Summary

The daughter of R G and F H Anderson, Margaret Darling was educated at St Catherine’s College Toorak. After serving with the Women’s Royal Australian Navy Service from 1943 to 1945, she married L G Darling and they had four children. A member of the Alexandra Club (Melbourne), Margaret Darling enjoys travel, gardening, music and country pursuits. On 10 June 1991, Margaret Darling was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the National Trust of Victoria.

Events

  • 1966 - 1990

    Council Member, National Trust Australia (Vic.)

  • 1943 - 1945

    Served with the Womens Royal Australian Navy Service, attained rank of Third Officer

  • 1999 - 1999

    Patron, Australian Garden History Society

  • 1990 - 1999

    Chairman, Australian Garden History Society

  • 1983 - 1990

    Vice-President, National Trust Australia (Vic.)

  • 1980 - 1983

    President, National Trust Australia (Vic.)

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Related entries


  • Related Organisations
    • Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) (1941 - 1984)
  • Membership
    • Alexandra Club (1903 - )