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Marjory Fainges: Aussie Doll History Pioneer

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Brisbane News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 21, 2026
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Summary

Marjory Fainges, a 93-year-old pioneer in Australian toy and doll history, celebrated her birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Brisbane Doll Society. Shes authored 16 books and lectured internationally. Marjory co-founded Panaroo Puppets and ran a doll restoration business for 25 years. Her collection, held by Queensland Museum, Museum Victoria, and Logan City Historical Museum, is a testament to her dedication to preserving Australias cultural history. Friends celebrated her at a deeply emotional gathering. The Northside Doll Circle Doll, Bear and Craft Show, supporting charities, is on June 7th. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a5b84e3b3c3e121