Margaret TimpsonPrint Page 
The park commemorates Margaret Timpson for her advocacy for women, and her impressive achievements in improving the status of women, both in the Australian Capital Territory and nationally.
Her particular areas of interest included women’s health, women’s participation in sport and education for girls, as well providing more opportunities generally for women to achieve their full potential.
Location
| Address: | Benjamin Way, Margaret Timpson Park, Belconnen, 2617 |
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| State: | ACT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.2380662 Long: 149.0681003 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 10th March, 1994 |
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Plaque :
Margaret Timpson Park
This park was officially dedicated by Rosemary Follett Chief Minister of the A.C.T.
10 March, 1994
Plaque :
Margaret Timpson, A.M.
1941 - 1993
Inaugural A.C.T. Women of the Year 1990
An inspiration to all women
Placed in her memory by the A.C.T. Women`s Consultative Council
Plaque :
Margaret Timpson A M
Member of the Canberra BPW Club & National President the Australian Federation of Business & Professional Women (BPW Australia)
1987 - 1990
In recognition of her contribution to the organisation and her efforts to raise the status of women
Unveiled in the presence of her family and BPW members
23 November 2002
