Doreen Moira Langley
Doreen Moira Langley | |
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Doreen Moira Langley in 1943 | |
| Born | 23 January 1920 Sidcup, England |
| Died | 19 May 1998 (aged 78) Wahroonga, Australia |
| Education | Melbourne Girls Grammar |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Doreen Moira Langley MBE (23 January 1920 – 19 May 1998) was an Australian nutritionist and college administrator. She served as a flight officer in the Second World War.[1] She was later principal of the Women’s College at the University of Sydney from 1957 to 1974.[2]
Biography
Doreen Moira Langley was born in London, England.[3] Langley's parents were married in Egypt.[4] Her father was an Australian military officer and her Egyptian-born mother had Irish and French heritage.[4] After moving to Australia, she won a scholarship to Melbourne Church of England Girls Grammar and then attended the University of Melbourne where she held a Bachelor of Science.[5]
In 1943, she joined the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force where she lectured mess officers throughout remote Australia.[6] After the war ended, she lectured in nutrition at East Sydney Technical College.[6] She later became principal of the Women’s College at the University of Sydney, succeeding Betty Archdale.[6] She was awarded an MBE in the 1960 Birthday Honours.[6]
Langley died on 19 May 1998 in Wahroonga, New South Wales.[5]
References
- ^ "Doreen Moira Langley as Flight Officer, WAAAF, interviewed by Joyce Thomson". www.awm.gov.au. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ “Proud Story of a Women’s College”, The Australian Women’s Weekly, 6 Sep. 1967, pp. 12–13.
- ^ "Doreen Moira LANGLEY". vwma.org.au. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ a b "Anzac Day 2024 – Trinity stories". www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ a b "Graduate Detail". Historical Database of Australian Elites. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ a b c d "Obituary - Doreen Moira Langley - Obituaries Australia". oa.anu.edu.au. Archived from the original on 2025-09-06. Retrieved 2025-12-21.