Florence Bjelke-Petersen
Florence Isabel Bjelke-Petersen (née Gilmour; 11 August 1920 – 20 December 2017) was an Australian politician and writer. She was a member of the Australian Senate from 1981 to 1993. She was re-elected at the 1983 and 1987 elections (both double dissolutions), and her term expired on 30 June 1993.[1]
Florence Bjelke-Petersen | |
|---|---|
 On her wedding day, 31 May 1952 | |
| Senator from Queensland | |
| In office 12 March 1981 – 30 June 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Glen Sheil |
| Succeeded by | John Woodley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Florence Isabel Gilmour 11 August 1920 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 20 December 2017 (aged 97) Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse(s) | Joh Bjelke-Petersen (m. 1952–2005) |
| Children | 4 |
Bjelke-Petersen was the wife of the longest-serving Premier of Queensland, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen. She was styled as Lady Bjelke-Petersen upon her husband's knighthood, and was also known informally as Lady Flo.[2]
Lady Bjelke-Petersen died in Kingaroy, Queensland on 20 December 2017 of cardiopulmonary arrest at the age of 97, after suffering a short illness.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen's biodata". Archived from the original on 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
- ↑ "ABC Radio interview transcript".
- ↑ Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen, former senator and Queensland first lady, dies at 97. ABC News. 20 December 2017. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-20/lady-florence-dies/9277280. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ↑ "Lady Flo a 'strong force, never to be forgotten'". PerthNow. 20 December 2017.
Other websites
- Transcript of interview with Flo Bjelke-Petersen on ABC Radio
- "Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen is still going strong at 93 and is a big supporter of Campbell Newman" at Brisbane Courier-Mail