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de la Hunty, Shirley Barbara (1925 - 2004)

AO, MBE

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Born: 18 July 1925 Guildforrd, Western Australia, Australia. Died: 17 February 2004 Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Shirley Barbara de la Hunty was formerly a Lecturer at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, and was made a Fellow of the University. As a champion sprinter and hurdler she took part in the Olympic Games in 1948, 1952 and 1956, winning a total of three gold medals, one silver medal and three bronze medals.

Career Highlights

Alternative Names: Strickland, Shirley (maiden name)

Chronology
1957 Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
1987 Advance Australia Award received
2001 Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

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'de la Hunty, Shirley Barbara (1925- ), Biographical Entry', in Australian Women's Archives Project, National Foundation for Australian Women, 2003, http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/IMP0186b.htm. [ Details ]

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Prepared by: Ailie Smith
Created: 13 February 2003
Modified: 13 December 2006

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