The first female governor of New South Wales, Dame Marie was widely respected and will be honoured with a state funeral
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Dame Marie Bashir, the first female governor of New South Wales, has died. She was 95.
The NSW premier, Chris Minns, confirmed her death on Tuesday on behalf of her family, writing in a statement that he was saddened to share the news of her passing.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/20/dame-marie-bashir-former-nsw-governor-and-distinguished-psychiatrist-dies-age-95
Author : Guardian staff
Publish date : 2026-01-20 22:37:00
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