Dorothy Peters
Indigenous Australian community leader and artist
About Dorothy Peters
Lived 1930 – 2019 (aged 88–89). Dorothy Peters was an Australian weaver.
Dorothy Betsy Peters, (1930–2019) was an Australian indigenous community leader and artist. Peters was born in Melbourne in 1930, as the daughter of Vincent and Daisy Peters.
Career The following list of positions held and awards given is as shown on Peters' Member of the Order of Australia Media Note. 2011 Inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll 2019 Member of the Order of Australia for For significant service to the Indigenous community of Victoria.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dorothy Peters?
Indigenous Australian community leader and artist
When was Dorothy Peters born?
Dorothy Peters was born in 1930 in Australia, Melbourne.
When did Dorothy Peters die?
Dorothy Peters died in 2019.
What was Dorothy Peters's occupation?
Dorothy Peters was a weaver.
What nationality was Dorothy Peters?
Dorothy Peters was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dorothy Peters. https://biography.guide/dorothy-peters/
MLA: "Dorothy Peters." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dorothy-peters/.
Chicago: "Dorothy Peters." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dorothy-peters/.
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