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ABC Weekly, 20 July 1946, p.17

Doris Fitton Doris Fitton (A33809 works by) (a.k.a. Doris Alice Lucy Walkden Fitton; Dame Doris Fitton)
Born: Established: 3 Nov 1897 Manila,

Philippines,

Southeast Asia, South and East Asia, Asia, ; Died: Ceased: 2 Apr 1985 Sydney, New South Wales,

Gender: Female

Arrived in Australia: 1902

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Doris Fitton, a theatrical producer, director, and actor, was for a number of years Director of the Independent Theatre, Sydney.

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See also the full Australian Dictionary of Biography Online entry for Fitton, Dame Doris Alice (1897-1985).

Personal Awards

1981 recipient The Order of the British Empire — Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Dame Commander in recognition of service to the theatre.

1975 The Order of the British Empire — Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Civil.

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