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Dame Elisabeth Murdoch: In memory of a life dedicated to helping others

Dec 06, 2012 0:00AM / Print /

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Rupert Murdoch and his mother Dame Elizabeth Murdoch
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, has died in Australia, aged 103.

"Throughout her life, our mother demonstrated the very best qualities of true public service. Her energy and personal commitment made our country a more hopeful place and she will be missed by many."

Rupert Murdoch in a statement on behalf of his family


Rupert Murdoch & Dame Elizabeth Murdoch attend the opening of the new Adelaide Advertiser building in November 2005.

Image: James Knowler/Getty Images
Rupert Murdoch and his mother Dame Elizabeth Murdoch
Queen Elizabeth meets Dame Elisabeth Murdoch
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch was renowned for her generous philanthropy. Through her charitable work she helped create the Royal Children's Hospital in Australia and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

She was made a dame by the Queen the day the hospital opened.

Queen Elizabeth II talks with Dame Elisabeth Murdoch in October 2011 as she tours the new Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.

Photo: Scott Barbour/Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets Dame Elisabeth Murdoch
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch with Jeanne Pratt
A patron of the arts, Elisabeth Murdoch supported the development of Australian ballet and became the first female trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria.

Murdoch is greeted by Jeanne Pratt at the American Australian Association Benefit Dinner at Crown Palladium in April 2010

Image: Mark Dadswell/Getty Images
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch with Jeanne Pratt
Attending an Australia Day reception
"I realise that my time must be running out, but I'm not going to waste a minute of it!" she said in an interview to mark her 100th birthday in 2008

Attending an Australia Day reception at Government House in January 2010

Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Attending an Australia Day reception

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Rupert Murdoch and his mother Dame Elizabeth Murdoch

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, has died in Australia, aged 103.

"Throughout her life, our mother demonstrated the very best qualities of true public service. Her energy and personal commitment made our country a more hopeful place and she will be missed by many."

Rupert Murdoch in a statement on behalf of his family


Rupert Murdoch & Dame Elizabeth Murdoch attend the opening of the new Adelaide Advertiser building in November 2005.

Image: James Knowler/Getty Images

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