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Elizabeth Martha Anne "Pattie" Deakin CBE (née Browne; 1 January 1863 – 30 December 1934) was a leading advocate for creches, kindergartens and playgrounds in Australia. She was known for her philanthropic work. She was the wife of Alfred Deakin, the second Prime Minister of Australia (1903–04, 1905–08, and 1909–10).
Pattie Deakin was the wife of Alfred Deakin, the Prime Minister of Australia three times. She accompanied him to London, participated in official events, and campaigned for his party.
Summary . At age 19 in 1882 Pattie Browne married Alfred Deakin who became the youngest ever cabinet minister in Australia, in 1883. He was Prime Minister of Australia in 1903-1904, 1905-1908, and 1909-1910. Throughout her married life, Pattie devoted herself to her family and charity work, especially in the area of child welfare.
Alfred Deakin and wife Pattie in 1907. He was active in the Theosophical Society until 1896, when he resigned on joining the Australian Church led by Charles Strong. Though Deakin always took pains to obscure the spiritual dimensions of his character from the public gaze, he felt a strong sense of providence and destiny working in ...
Prime ministerial wife 1903–04, 1905–08, and 1909–10, Pattie Deakin was active in the Deakin Liberal Party and in numerous Victorian organisations including the Lyceum Club and the National Council of Women.
Elizabeth Martha Anne "Pattie" Deakin CBE was the wife of Alfred Deakin, the second Prime Minister of Australia . She was known for her philanthropic work.
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