Violet Roche
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Violet Augusta Roche MBE (1885–1967) was born in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, in 1885. She was a welfare worker and journalist who wrote numerous articles between 1935 and 1950 for Walkabout.[1]
She is credited with reviving and sustaining the New Zealand branch of the Barnardo’s children's charity for many years.[2] In the 1964 New Year Honours, Roche was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the community, especially in connection with Dr Barbado's Homes.[3]
References
- ^ Holmes, O.B.E.. M.C.., F.R.G.S., Charles (1 November 195). "How Walkabout Began". Walkabout. 25 (11): 9.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Collie-Holmes, Mary. "Violet Augusta Roche". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "No. 43202". The London Gazette (3rd supplement). 1 January 1964. p. 40.
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