Australia Day Honours 2018: Betty Cuthbert awarded posthumous Companion of the Order

Amy Martin
Updated January 26 2018 - 1:12pm, first published 1:08pm
Betty Cuthbert has been announced as the posthumous recipient of a Companion of the Order.  Photo: Anita Jones.
Betty Cuthbert has been announced as the posthumous recipient of a Companion of the Order. Photo: Anita Jones.

Out of all of Betty Cuthbert’s achievements, it was the moment she became the first female trustee on the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust which she was most proud of, according to good friend Rhonda Gillam. 

Amy Martin

Amy Martin

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

As the lifestyle reporter, I love finding out what makes people tick and giving insight into the different ways that you can enjoy the city we live in. Email: amy.martin@canberratimes.com.au

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