Marlene Mary Herbert Goldsmith (29 September 1942 – 13 April 2000) was an Australian politician. She was a

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member of the

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. Born Marlene Herbert in

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to parents Cecil and Esme, and brothers Warwick and Mark. Marlene studied to be a teacher, receiving a

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She received a

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in 1960. resulting in teaching at St. Mary's College, Gunnedah where she was held in high regard. She was then awarded a teaching scholarship to the

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in 1978 (and a PhD), and a Thurston Scholarship in Foundations of Education in 1981. She taught in both the

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and in

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, and was also a research consultant. She married Ian Goldsmith, with whom she had a daughter. She was also a branch president of the

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. In 1988, Marlene Goldsmith was elected to the

as a Liberal member. She held her seat until her retirement in 1999. She died from cancer on 13 April 2000. A

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was held for her at St Canice's Church in Elizabeth Bay on 19 April 2000.

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