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Geraldine MacKenzie

1900 – 1980

Australian missionary and educator

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About Geraldine MacKenzie

Lived 1900 – 1980. Geraldine MacKenzie was an Australian missionary.

Geraldine Adelaide Propsting MacKenzie (née Storrs, 1900–1980) was an Australian missionary and educator. She was born in Prahran, Victoria, and studied at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School and the University of Melbourne. In 1925, she married William MacKenzie, who had been appointed superintendent of Aurukun Presbyterian mission.

Geraldine MacKenzie spent her time at the mission nursing the sick and teaching at the mission school. The Governor of Queensland, Sir Henry Abel Smith, said that the MacKenzies "by their example of joyous service, generate and radiate happiness to all around them. Their aim has not been to destroy the tribal customs, but to preserve all that is good in them."

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Important facts

Born
1900
Birth century
Died
1980
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Melbourne Grammar School, University of Melbourne
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Geraldine Adelaide Propsting MacKenzie

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Geraldine MacKenzie?

Australian missionary and educator

When was Geraldine MacKenzie born?

Geraldine MacKenzie was born in 1900.

When did Geraldine MacKenzie die?

Geraldine MacKenzie died in 1980.

What was Geraldine MacKenzie's occupation?

Geraldine MacKenzie was a missionary.

What nationality was Geraldine MacKenzie?

Geraldine MacKenzie was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Geraldine MacKenzie

· Wikidata: Q19518215

· DBpedia: Geraldine MacKenzie

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