Marlene Goldsmith

Marlene Mary Herbert Goldsmith (29 September 1942 – 13 April 2000) was an Australian politician. She was a Liberal member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, upper house from 1988 to 1999. Marlene Goldsmith crossed the political 'floor' on several issues as she believed more in policies and truth than aligning with a party. For this she was highly respected by all parties.

Born Marlene Herbert in Gunnedah to parents Cecil and Esme, and brothers Warwick and Mark. Marlene studied to be a teacher, receiving a Bachelor of Arts She received a Commonwealth Scholarship in 1960. resulting in teaching at St. Mary's College, Gunnedah where she was held in high regard. She was then awarded a teaching scholarship to the University of Minnesota in 1978 (and a PhD), and a Thurston Scholarship in Foundations of Education in 1981. She taught in both the United States and in New South Wales, and was also a research consultant. She married Ian Goldsmith, with whom she had a daughter, Georgina, and a grandson Aram. She was also a branch president of the Liberal Party.^[1]

In 1988, Marlene Goldsmith was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council as a Liberal member. She held her seat until her retirement in 1999. She died on 13 April 2000; after a long 2 year battle with cancer. a Requiem Mass was held for her at St Canice's Church in Elizabeth Bay on 19 April 2000, the church Marlene had married Ian many years before.^[1] over 400 attended, including many politicians as well as prominent public speakers. Over several hundred approached family members with stories of how Marlene Goldsmith had helped them personally as she (M. Goldsmith) had been seeking results rather than accommodations.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Parliament of New South Wales (2008). "The Hon. Dr Marlene Mary Herbert Goldsmith (1942 – 2000)". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/1fb6ebed995667c2ca256ea100825164/e93c76653882f5244a25672e0002e1bb?OpenDocument. Retrieved 21 December 2009. 

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Name	Goldsmith, Marlene
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Date of birth	29 September 1942
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Date of death	13 April 2000
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