About Rita Buxton
Lived 1896 – 1982 (aged 85). Rita Buxton was an Australian activist.
Dame Rita Mary Buxton, DBE (21 November 1896 – 22 August 1982) was an Australian community worker, activist, racehorse owner and philanthropist.
Background and family Born at South Yarra, Melbourne, the only child of Charles James Neunhoeffer (or Neunhoffer) and Emma Alice O'Connor, she was educated at Sacré Coeur convent school, Glen Iris.
Honours OBE, 1944 CBE, 1955 DBE, 1969
Affiliations Australian Red Cross Society (Victoria) Alexandra Club
Last years Following the death of her husband, Buxton retired from the bulk of her hospital work, although she remained a life councillor of St Vincent's and nominal president of the auxiliaries. Survived by her three daughters, she died on 22 August 1982, aged 85.
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Who was Rita Buxton?
Australian activist (1896–1982)
When was Rita Buxton born?
Rita Buxton was born on 21 November 1896.
When did Rita Buxton die?
Rita Buxton died on 22 August 1982.
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Rita Buxton was an activist.
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Rita Buxton was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rita Buxton. https://biography.guide/rita-buxton/
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