Ruby Claudia Emily DAVY
Also known as: Dr Ruby Davy
Born: 22 November 1883
Died: 12 July 1949
Special Achievements:1918 - Australia's first female Doctor of Music, she received her doctorate from the University of Adelaide in 1918 but was never offered a permanent senior post at the University because she was a woman. Instead she ran music schools in Prospect and later Melbourne, founding the Society of Women Musicians of Australia.
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Description: Ruby Davy (1883-1949) Australia's first women Doctor of Music, pianist, teacher and composer Date: 25 December 1918 Source: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212479175 - Critic (Adelaide), National Library of Australia Author: Unknown
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