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Barbara Holborow Barbara Holborow i(A74073 works by)
Born: Established: 1930 Sydney, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 23 May 2012 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Barbara Holborow OAM is a renowned 'Children's champion', and was instrumental in setting up and providing free legal aid for children in New South Wales.

Her autobiography, The Good, the Bad and the Inevitable, was published in 2003. 

In 2002 she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, and 2012, Holborow was awarded NSW Senior Australian of the Year.

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Personal Awards

2012 winner Senior Australian of the Year — NSW Senior Australian of the Year
2002 recipient Order of Australia — Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community as a magistrate and through organisations promoting the welfare and rights of children
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