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Beloved Australian writer who was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia dies aged 95
Beloved Australian writer and arts patron Barbara Blackman died peacefully on Friday aged 95, from natural causes.
Blackman was born Barbara Patterson in Brisbane in 1928 and was a renowned writer, poet, essayist and patron of the vibrant Australian arts scene for decades. She was also a benefactor of Australia's cultural scene, and made significant monetary donations to the Canberra International Music Festival and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Blackman was born Barbara Patterson in Brisbane in 1928 and was a renowned writer, poet, essayist and patron of the vibrant Australian arts scene for decades
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