SettingsAustralian dames
Alexandra Hasluck
Dame Alexandra Hasluck, AD, alternatively named Lady Hasluck (26 August 1908 – 18 June 1993), was an author and social historian in Western Australia.
Dame Alexandra Hasluck, AD, alternatively named Lady Hasluck (26 August 1908 – 18 June 1993), was an author and social historian in Western Australia.
Alice Berry
Dame Alice Miriam Berry DBE (28 April 1900, Sydney – 18 September 1978, Brisbane) was an Australian activist dedicated to finding ways to improve the lives of women and children in rural areas.
Dame Alice Miriam Berry DBE (28 April 1900, Sydney – 18 September 1978, Brisbane) was an Australian activist dedicated to finding ways to improve the lives of women and children in rural areas.
Alice Chisholm
Dame Alice Isabel Chisholm DBE (3 July 1856 – 31 May 1954), also known as "Mother Chisholm", née Alice Isabel Morphy, was an Australian woman who provided canteen services for ...
Dame Alice Isabel Chisholm DBE (3 July 1856 – 31 May 1954), also known as "Mother Chisholm", née Alice Isabel Morphy, was an Australian woman who provided canteen services for ...
Annabelle Rankin
Dame Annabelle Jane Mary Rankin DBE was the second woman member of the Australian Senate, the first woman from Queensland to sit in the Parliament of Australia, the first woman to have a federal...
Dame Annabelle Jane Mary Rankin DBE was the second woman member of the Australian Senate, the first woman from Queensland to sit in the Parliament of Australia, the first woman to have a federal...
Annie McEwen
Dame Anne Mills McEwen DBE (1900 – 10 February 1967), best known as Annie McEwen, was an Australian social activist, and the wife of John McEwen (who after her death became Prime Minister ...
Dame Anne Mills McEwen DBE (1900 – 10 February 1967), best known as Annie McEwen, was an Australian social activist, and the wife of John McEwen (who after her death became Prime Minister ...
Audrey Reader
Dame Audrey Reader DBE (9 December 1903, Macedon, Victoria, Australia - 6 March 1989) was an Australian charity worker, who worked primarily in promoting the interests of women and of immigrants...
Dame Audrey Reader DBE (9 December 1903, Macedon, Victoria, Australia - 6 March 1989) was an Australian charity worker, who worked primarily in promoting the interests of women and of immigrants...
Australian knights and dames
This is an incomplete list of all Australians who have ever been appointed a knight or a dame, being entitled to be known as "Sir" or "Dame" respectively.
This is an incomplete list of all Australians who have ever been appointed a knight or a dame, being entitled to be known as "Sir" or "Dame" respectively.
Beryl Beaurepaire
Dame Beryl Beaurepaire, AC, DBE (born 24 September 1923) is an Australian activist and politician.
Dame Beryl Beaurepaire, AC, DBE (born 24 September 1923) is an Australian activist and politician.
Bridget Ogilvie
Dame Bridget Margaret Ogilvie, AC, DBE, FRS (born 24 March 1938) is an Australian and British scientist.
Dame Bridget Margaret Ogilvie, AC, DBE, FRS (born 24 March 1938) is an Australian and British scientist.
Carol Kidu
Dame Carol Kidu, Lady Kidu, DBE (born 10 October 1948) is an Australian-born Papua New Guinean politician.
Dame Carol Kidu, Lady Kidu, DBE (born 10 October 1948) is an Australian-born Papua New Guinean politician.
Doris Fitton
Doris Alice Fitton Mason DBE (born 3 November 1897, Manila, Philippines – died 2 April 1985, Sydney) was an Australian actress and theatrical director who founded and for 35 years headed Sydney'...
Doris Alice Fitton Mason DBE (born 3 November 1897, Manila, Philippines – died 2 April 1985, Sydney) was an Australian actress and theatrical director who founded and for 35 years headed Sydney'...
Dorothy Tangney
Dame Dorothy Margaret Tangney DBE was an Australian politician and the first woman member of the Australian Senate.
Dame Dorothy Margaret Tangney DBE was an Australian politician and the first woman member of the Australian Senate.
Elisabeth Murdoch (philanthropist)
Dame Elisabeth Joy Murdoch AC, DBE is an Australian philanthropist.
Dame Elisabeth Joy Murdoch AC, DBE is an Australian philanthropist.
Elizabeth Couchman
Dame Elizabeth Couchman DBE (19 April 1876 - 18 November 1982), was an Australian who worked in the interests of women, and was a co-founder of the Liberal Party of Australia.
Dame Elizabeth Couchman DBE (19 April 1876 - 18 November 1982), was an Australian who worked in the interests of women, and was a co-founder of the Liberal Party of Australia.
Ella Macknight
Dame Ella Macknight, DBE, MRCOG, FRCOG, FAMA, FAGO (7 August 1904, Urana, New South Wales, Australia – 1 April 1997, Malvern, Victoria, Australia) was an obstetrician and gynaecologist who worke...
Dame Ella Macknight, DBE, MRCOG, FRCOG, FAMA, FAGO (7 August 1904, Urana, New South Wales, Australia – 1 April 1997, Malvern, Victoria, Australia) was an obstetrician and gynaecologist who worke...
Enid Lyons
Dame Enid Muriel Lyons, AD, GBE (9 July 1897 – 2 September 1981) was an Australian politician and the first woman to be elected to the Australian House of Representatives as well as the first wo...
Dame Enid Muriel Lyons, AD, GBE (9 July 1897 – 2 September 1981) was an Australian politician and the first woman to be elected to the Australian House of Representatives as well as the first wo...
Flora Reid
Dame Florence "Flora" Reid GBE (10 November 1867 – 1 September 1950) was the wife of the Prime Minister of Australia Sir George Reid.
Dame Florence "Flora" Reid GBE (10 November 1867 – 1 September 1950) was the wife of the Prime Minister of Australia Sir George Reid.
Florence Cardell-Oliver
Dame Annie Florence Gillies Cardell-Oliver, DBE (11 May 1876 — 12 January 1965) was a Western Australian politician and political activist.
Dame Annie Florence Gillies Cardell-Oliver, DBE (11 May 1876 — 12 January 1965) was a Western Australian politician and political activist.
Gertrude Cosgrove
Dame Gertrude Ann Geappen Cosgrove, DBE was the wife of Sir Robert Cosgrove, twice elected as Premier of Tasmania.
Dame Gertrude Ann Geappen Cosgrove, DBE was the wife of Sir Robert Cosgrove, twice elected as Premier of Tasmania.
Helen Blaxland
Dame Helen Frances Blaxland, DBE (21 June 1907 – 17 December 1989) was an Australian non-fiction writer.
Dame Helen Frances Blaxland, DBE (21 June 1907 – 17 December 1989) was an Australian non-fiction writer.
Hilda Stevenson
Dame Hilda Stevenson, DBE (1893—1987) was an Australian philanthropist and community worker.
Dame Hilda Stevenson, DBE (1893—1987) was an Australian philanthropist and community worker.
Ida Mann
Dame Ida Caroline Mann, DBE, FRCS (6 February 1893, West Hampstead, London November 1983) was a distinguished English-reared ophthalmologist whose long-term association with Australia began when...
Dame Ida Caroline Mann, DBE, FRCS (6 February 1893, West Hampstead, London November 1983) was a distinguished English-reared ophthalmologist whose long-term association with Australia began when...
Ivy Wedgwood
Dame Ivy Evelyn Wedgwood, DBE (18 October 1896 - 24 July 1975) was an Australian Senator for Victoria.
Dame Ivy Evelyn Wedgwood, DBE (18 October 1896 - 24 July 1975) was an Australian Senator for Victoria.
Jacobena Angliss
Dame Jacobena Angliss, DBE (23 May 1896 – 10 November 1980) was an Australian philanthropist, arts supporter, and community worker.
Dame Jacobena Angliss, DBE (23 May 1896 – 10 November 1980) was an Australian philanthropist, arts supporter, and community worker.
Jean Macnamara
Dame Jean Macnamara, DBE (1 April 1899 – 13 October 1968) was an Australian medical doctor and scientist, best-known for her contributions to children's health and welfare.
Dame Jean Macnamara, DBE (1 April 1899 – 13 October 1968) was an Australian medical doctor and scientist, best-known for her contributions to children's health and welfare.
Joan Hammond
Dame Joan Hilda Hood Hammond, DBE, CMG was an Australian operatic soprano, singing coach and champion golfer.
Dame Joan Hilda Hood Hammond, DBE, CMG was an Australian operatic soprano, singing coach and champion golfer.
Joan Sutherland
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 192610 October 2010) was an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto r...
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 192610 October 2010) was an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto r...
Judith Anderson
Dame Judith Anderson, AC, DBE (10 February 18973 January 1992) was an Australian-born American-based actress of stage, film and television.
Dame Judith Anderson, AC, DBE (10 February 18973 January 1992) was an Australian-born American-based actress of stage, film and television.
Kate Isabel Campbell
Dame Kate Campbell, FRCOG, DBE (22 April 1899—12 July 1986) was a noted Australian physician and paediatrician.
Dame Kate Campbell, FRCOG, DBE (22 April 1899—12 July 1986) was a noted Australian physician and paediatrician.
Leonie Kramer
Dame Leonie Judith Kramer, AC, DBE (born 1 October 1924) is an Australian academic, educator and professor.
Dame Leonie Judith Kramer, AC, DBE (born 1 October 1924) is an Australian academic, educator and professor.
Living Australian knights and dames
The following is a list of living Australians who have been appointed Knights or Dames.
The following is a list of living Australians who have been appointed Knights or Dames.
Mabel Brookes
Dame Mabel Brookes, DBE was an Australian community worker, activist, socialite, writer, memoirist and humanitarian.
Dame Mabel Brookes, DBE was an Australian community worker, activist, socialite, writer, memoirist and humanitarian.
Margaret Guilfoyle
Dame Margaret Georgina Constance Guilfoyle, AC, DBE was a British-born Australian Senator for the state of Victoria from 1971 to 1987.
Dame Margaret Georgina Constance Guilfoyle, AC, DBE was a British-born Australian Senator for the state of Victoria from 1971 to 1987.
Margaret Scott (dancer)
Dame Catherine Margaret Mary Scott, AC, DBE (born 26 April 1922, Johannesburg, South Africa), best known as Margaret Scott, is a South African-born Australian dancer.
Dame Catherine Margaret Mary Scott, AC, DBE (born 26 April 1922, Johannesburg, South Africa), best known as Margaret Scott, is a South African-born Australian dancer.
Marie Breen
Dame Marie Breen, DBE (3 November 1902 – 17 June 1993) was an Australian Senator representing the Liberal Party of Australia in the state of Victoria.
Dame Marie Breen, DBE (3 November 1902 – 17 June 1993) was an Australian Senator representing the Liberal Party of Australia in the state of Victoria.
Marjorie Parker
Dame Marjorie Parker, DBE (died 18 February 1991) was an Australian civic and political activist who was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1977.
Dame Marjorie Parker, DBE (died 18 February 1991) was an Australian civic and political activist who was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1977.
Mary Daly (Australian writer)
Dame Mary Daly, DBE (born 24 August 1896, Cootamundra, New South Wales — died 11 June 1983, Fitzroy, Victoria) was an Australian author, humanitarian and charity worker.
Dame Mary Daly, DBE (born 24 August 1896, Cootamundra, New South Wales — died 11 June 1983, Fitzroy, Victoria) was an Australian author, humanitarian and charity worker.
Mary Durack
Dame Mary Durack AC DBE (20 February 1913 — 16 December 1994) was an Australian author and historian.
Dame Mary Durack AC DBE (20 February 1913 — 16 December 1994) was an Australian author and historian.
Mary Herring
Dame Mary Ranken Lyle Herring, DBE, CStJ (31 March 1895 - 26 October 1981) was an Australian physician and community worker.
Dame Mary Ranken Lyle Herring, DBE, CStJ (31 March 1895 - 26 October 1981) was an Australian physician and community worker.
Mary Hughes
Dame Mary Hughes GBE (6 June 1874 – 2 April 1958) was the second wife of Billy Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia 1915-1923.
Dame Mary Hughes GBE (6 June 1874 – 2 April 1958) was the second wife of Billy Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia 1915-1923.
Merlyn Myer
Dame Margery Merlyn Baillieu Myer DBE (8 January 19003 September 1982), best known as Merlyn Myer, was an Australian philanthropist, who was knighted in recognition of her charitable work.
Dame Margery Merlyn Baillieu Myer DBE (8 January 19003 September 1982), best known as Merlyn Myer, was an Australian philanthropist, who was knighted in recognition of her charitable work.
Monica Gallagher (community worker)
Dame Monica Josephine Gallagher, DBE, DSG (born 1922) is an Australian community worker and church activist.
Dame Monica Josephine Gallagher, DBE, DSG (born 1922) is an Australian community worker and church activist.
Nancy Buttfield
Dame Nancy Buttfield DBE (12 November 1912 - 4 September 2005) was an Australian Senator and the first woman to serve in the Australian Parliament as a representative of the state of South Australia.
Dame Nancy Buttfield DBE (12 November 1912 - 4 September 2005) was an Australian Senator and the first woman to serve in the Australian Parliament as a representative of the state of South Australia.
Nellie Melba
Dame Nellie Melba GBE, born Helen "Nellie" Porter Mitchell, was an Australian operatic soprano.
Dame Nellie Melba GBE, born Helen "Nellie" Porter Mitchell, was an Australian operatic soprano.
Patricia Mackinnon
Dame Una Patricia Mackinnon DBE (24 July 1911 – 17 May 2009), née Bell, was Vice-President and President of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia and a national council...
Dame Una Patricia Mackinnon DBE (24 July 1911 – 17 May 2009), née Bell, was Vice-President and President of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia and a national council...
Pattie Menzies
Dame Pattie Maie Menzies GBE (2 March 189930 August 1995) was the wife of Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies.
Dame Pattie Maie Menzies GBE (2 March 189930 August 1995) was the wife of Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies.
Peggy van Praagh
Dame Margaret "Peggy" van Praagh, DBE had a long and distinguished career in ballet as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, producer, advocate and director.
Dame Margaret "Peggy" van Praagh, DBE had a long and distinguished career in ballet as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, producer, advocate and director.
Phyllis Frost
Dame Phyllis Irene Frost AC DBE JP was an Australian welfare worker and philanthropist, known for her commitment to causes, such as helping prisoners.
Dame Phyllis Irene Frost AC DBE JP was an Australian welfare worker and philanthropist, known for her commitment to causes, such as helping prisoners.
Rachel Cleland
Dame Rachel Cleland, DBE, born Rachel Evans, was an Australian expatriate community and social welfare worker in Papua New Guinea.
Dame Rachel Cleland, DBE, born Rachel Evans, was an Australian expatriate community and social welfare worker in Papua New Guinea.
Raigh Roe
Dame Raigh Edith Roe DBE has been a member of the Australian Country Women's Association since 1941; she became Branch President, Western Australian State President and, eventually, National Pre...
Dame Raigh Edith Roe DBE has been a member of the Australian Country Women's Association since 1941; she became Branch President, Western Australian State President and, eventually, National Pre...
Rita Buxton
Dame Rita Mary Buxton, DBE (21 November 1896 — 22 August 1982) was an Australian community worker, activist, racehorse owner and philanthropist.
Dame Rita Mary Buxton, DBE (21 November 1896 — 22 August 1982) was an Australian community worker, activist, racehorse owner and philanthropist.
Roma Mitchell
Dame Roma Flinders Mitchell, AC, DBE, CVO, QC (2 October 19135 March 2000) was an Australian lawyer, judge and state governor.
Dame Roma Flinders Mitchell, AC, DBE, CVO, QC (2 October 19135 March 2000) was an Australian lawyer, judge and state governor.
Sister Philippa Brazill
Sister Mary Philippa Brazill, DBE, LLD (25 December 1896, County Limerick, Ireland — 1 January 1988), generally known as Sister Philippa, was an Australian nursing educator and administrator.
Sister Mary Philippa Brazill, DBE, LLD (25 December 1896, County Limerick, Ireland — 1 January 1988), generally known as Sister Philippa, was an Australian nursing educator and administrator.
Val Beral
Dame Valerie Beral AC DBE FRS MRCP (born 1946) is an Australian-born British epidemiologist, academic and a preeminent specialist in breast cancer epidemiology.
Dame Valerie Beral AC DBE FRS MRCP (born 1946) is an Australian-born British epidemiologist, academic and a preeminent specialist in breast cancer epidemiology.
Zara Bate
Dame Zara Kate Bate DBE (10 March 190914 June 1989) was an Australian fashion designer and wife (later widow) of the Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt.
Dame Zara Kate Bate DBE (10 March 190914 June 1989) was an Australian fashion designer and wife (later widow) of the Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt.