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“The aboriginal women leaders of Papunya - the Papunya Artists - performed a dance for me: the Honey Ant dance. They'd never done it for anyone else. They honoured me with a ceremonial stick that signifies the story of the land.”

Quote by Quentin Bryce

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Quentin Bryce, the former Governor-General of Australia, was born on December 23, 1942. She has had a significant impact on Australian politics and society, holding various important positions. more

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