Doreen Braitling | |
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 Doreen Braitling | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Doreen Rose Crook 1904 Colchester, England |
| Died | 2 February 1979 (aged 74–75) Alice Springs, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | William Braitling |
| Children | William |
| Occupation | Pastoralist and Advocate |
Doreen Rose Braitling (nee Crook) (1904 – 5 February 1979) was a pioneering pastoralist and heritage advocate of Central Australia. After moving from Mount Doreen Station to Alice Springs in 1959, Braitling became involved in the preservation of the town's historic buildings through the National Trust of the Northern Territory Inc. She was often called upon to give talks on the history of Central Australia, which were broadcast on radio. She was also known for writing stories and poetry.[1]
- ^ Carment, David (2008). Northern Territory dictionary of biography. Darwin: Charles Darwin University Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-9804578-1-0.