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Flora Eldershaw

Australian novelist, critic and historian

Died when: 59 years 188 days (714 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Flora Eldershaw

Flora Sydney Patricia Eldershaw (16 March 1897 – 20 September 1956) was an Australian novelist, critic and historian.With Marjorie Barnard she formed the writing collaboration known as M.

Barnard Eldershaw.She was also a teacher and later a public servant.Eldershaw was active in Australian literary circles, including becoming the first woman President of the Fellowship of Australian Writers and being a long-time member of the Advisory Board of the Commonwealth Literary Fund.

For both her writing output and her active support for and promotion of writers, Eldershaw made a significant contribution to Australian literary life.


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