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Di Gribble

1942 – 2011

Australian publisher

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About Di Gribble

Lived 1942 – 2011 (aged 69). Di Gribble was an Australian publisher, editor and businessperson, known for McPhee Gribble and Text Publishing.

Diana Mary Gribble (13 April 19424 October 2011) was an Australian publisher, book editor and businessperson. A feminist, Educated at Fintona Girls' School, she began studying architecture at the University of Melbourne, where she met Hilary McPhee.

In 1975, McPhee and Gribble co-founded McPhee Gribble, an Australian publishing house that was the first publisher of numerous well-known Australian authors, including Glen Tomasetti, Helen Garner, Tim Winton, Murray Bail, Kaz Cooke, Peter Cundall, Rod Jones, Jean McCaughey, Rodney Hall, Kathy Lette, Gabrielle Carey and Drusilla Modjeska. and additional online news services.

Honours and recognition Gribble was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 1993 Australia Day Honours. She was inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2001.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
McPhee Gribble, Text Publishing
Awards
Victorian Honour Roll of Women; Member of the Order of Australia
Also known as
Diana Mary Gribble

Family & relationships

Parent
Archibald Glenn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Di Gribble?

Australian publisher

When was Di Gribble born?

Di Gribble was born on 13 April 1942 in Melbourne.

When did Di Gribble die?

Di Gribble died on 4 October 2011 in Melbourne.

What was Di Gribble's occupation?

Di Gribble was a publisher, editor and businessperson.

What was Di Gribble known for?

Di Gribble was known for McPhee Gribble and Text Publishing.

What nationality was Di Gribble?

Di Gribble was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Di Gribble

· Wikidata: Q5270036

· DBpedia: Di Gribble

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