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Tamie Fraser
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Fraser in 1968
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| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Australia | |
| In office 11 November 1975 – 11 March 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Margaret Whitlam |
| Succeeded by | Hazel Hawke |
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Tamara Margaret Beggs
28 February 1936 Adelaide, South Australia |
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| Children | 4 |
Tamara Margaret "Tamie" Fraser (born 28 February 1936) is a well-known Australian. She was married to Malcolm Fraser, who was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983. Tamie Fraser is also recognized for her important community work.
Tamie Fraser's Early Life
Tamara Margaret Beggs was born on 28 February 1936 in Adelaide, South Australia. She was the oldest of four children. Her parents were Helen Karen Beggs and Sandford Robert Beggs.
Tamie's mother was a champion in golf for her state. Her father came from a family of pastoralists, who are people who own and manage large farms for raising sheep or cattle. Her father's grandfather, Francis Beggs, came to Australia from Ireland in 1849.
Tamie's grandfather on her mother's side, John Alexander Seeck, was born in what is now Latvia. He arrived in Australia in 1883. He became a pioneer in the local wine industry, meaning he was one of the first to develop it.
Tamie grew up on her family's property called Nareeb Nareeb, near Glenthompson, Victoria. She first learned at home with teachers called governesses. When she was nine, she went to a boarding school for girls called The Hermitage in Geelong. This school later joined with Geelong Grammar School. Tamie was a school leader and a sports captain.
Marriage and Family Life
Tamie met her future husband, Malcolm Fraser, at a New Year's Eve party in 1955. She was almost six years younger than him. They announced they were getting married in May 1956. They got married in Willaura on 9 December 1956.
Tamie and Malcolm Fraser had four children together. Their children are Mark (born in 1958), Angela (born in 1959), Hugh (born in 1962), and Phoebe (born in 1966).
Tamie Fraser's Public Work
Tamie Fraser did not enjoy giving public speeches or campaigning for elections. However, when her husband became ill during the important election campaign in December 1975, she stepped in for him. This was after the Whitlam government was dismissed during the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis. Tamie spoke on her husband's behalf during this time.
From 1978 to 1983, Tamie Fraser started and led The Australiana Fund. This fund helps to collect and preserve Australian art and historical items for official residences. She was also the President of Australia's Open Garden Scheme. This scheme allows people to visit private gardens that are usually closed to the public.
In 2004, Tamie Fraser was given an award called Officer of the Order of Australia. This award recognized her service to the community. She helped to recognize and protect Australian artistic achievements. She also started and supported activities for people with disabilities. In addition, she supported many groups that help people, like charities and health organizations.
See also
- Spouse of the Prime Minister of Australia
