• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: IMP0116

Waddell, Winifred

  • MBE
(1884 – 1972)
  • Born 1884, Cumberland England
  • Died 1972
  • Occupation Botanist

Summary

Winifred Waddell worked with Native Plant Preservation Groups during the 1950s. She was responsible for securing the first Wildflower Sanctuary, at Tallarook, in 1949. She was appointed MBE – The Order of the British Empire – Member (Civil) – 1 January 1964, for preservation of natural flora.

Published resources

Archival resources

  • State Library of Victoria
    • Papers, 1906-1965. [manuscript].

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