Dame Alexandra HasluckAD (1908–1993) was an author and social historian in Western Australia. Born Alexandra Darker in Perth, Western Australia in 1908, she graduated from the University of Western Australia. In 1932 she married Paul Hasluck, who would later become Governor-General of Australia. On 3 June1978, Alexandra Hasluck was appointed a Dame of the Order of Australia for "services to Australian letters". She died in 1993. The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Queen Elizabeth II on February 14, 1975 for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service. The Order includes three classes in general and military divisions, in descending order of... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... An author is the person who creates a written work, such as a book, story, article or the like. ... Social history is an area of historical study considered by some to be a social science that attempts to view historical evidence from the point of view of developing social trends. ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... Perth is the state capital and most populous city of Western Australia. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... University of Western Australia Winthrop Hall: foyer The University of Western Australia (UWA) is Western Australias oldest university, established in February 1911. ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) is a leap year starting on Friday. ... Sir Paul Meernaa Caedwalla Hasluck (1 April 1905 - 9 January 1993), Australian historian, public servant and politician, and 17th Governor-General of Australia, was born in Fremantle, Western Australia, into a family of Salvationists, whose values he retained throughout his career. ... Michael Jeffery, Governor-General of Australia The Governor-General of Australia is the representative in Australia of Australias head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, who lives in the United Kingdom. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Queen Elizabeth II on February 14, 1975 for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service. The Order includes three classes in general and military divisions, in descending order of... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...
In 1941 Hasluck was recruited to the staff of the federal Department of External Affairs, and served on Australian delegations to several international conferences, including the San Francisco Conference which founded the United Nations.
Hasluck was briefly Minister for Defence in 1963-64, and then became Minister for External Affairs.
Hasluck retired to Perth where he remained active in cultural and political affairs until his death in 1993.
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