Beryl Beaurepaire

Background

She was born as Beryl Edith Bedggood in Camberwell, Victoria and educated at Fintona Girls" School.

Career

She served as a meteorological officer in the Women"s Auxiliary Australian Air Force from early 1942 to late 1945. Ian Beaurepaire was Lord Mayor of Melbourne from 1965-1967. From 1974-1976, Beryl Beaurepaire served as Chairman of the Federal Women"s Committee of the Liberal Party of Australia.

From 1985-1993 she was Chairman of the Australian War Memorial Council.

Dame Beryl is a member and the Chair of the Patrons Council of the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria.

Achievements

Beryl Beaurepaire was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1975 and made a Dame Commander of the order in 1981. She was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1991. She was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001.

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Beryl Beaurepaire

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Order of Australia Centenary Medal; Companion of the Order of Australia