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Kathleen McArthur

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DAOO Artists with known birth places, birth years and death years
Link back to source:
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/kathleen-mcarthur
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Latitude
-27.467778
Longitude
153.028056
Start Date
1915-01-01
End Date
2000-01-01

Description

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ID
tb9059

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Birth Place
Brisbane, Qld, Australia
Biography
Encyclopedia of Australian Science.[https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/484705?c=people, 2019] Kathleen Rennie McArthur was a self taught botanical artist who recorded a full years blooming of wildflowers along the Sunshine Coast. The material was turned into her first book (1959, Jacaranda Press). McArthur exhibited and sold her artwork nationally. A keen conservationist, she co-founded the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland and was involved in many campaigns including pushing for preservation of what is now Cooloola National Park. The James Cook University of Northern Queensland awarded her an Honorary Doctorate for her contributions to botany and the environment. Career position – publishedCareer position – Exhibited her work in CairnsCareer position – Vice-President of the Wildlife Preservation Society of QueenslandCareer position – Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, Caloundra branch foundedCareer position – Exhibited her work in CanberraCareer position – publishedCareer position – publishedEducation – Doctor of Science (Hon DSc) received from James Cook University of Northern QueenslandView the full record at Encyclopedia of Australian Science Writers: Michael Bogle Date written: 2019 Last updated: 2019
Born
b. 1 January 1915
Summary
McArthur taught herself to paint, specialising in wildflowers. Her knowledge of Queensland flora led her into nature preservation and political activism. She was a founding member of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (WPSQ), She is the author of a number of publications on nature and other topics.
Gender
Female
Died
1-Jan-00
Age at death
85