Margaret Hendrie
{{Short description|Nauruan writer of the national anthem (1935–1990)}}
Margaret Hendrie (née Griffith, 1935–1990) was a writer from the Oceanian nation of Nauru. Hendrie wrote the Nauruan language lyrics for "Nauru Bwiema", the country's national anthem.[https://nationalanthems.info/nr.htm National Anthems website, Nauru] In preparation for the country's independence ceremonies celebrated in 1968, Hendrie's lyrics were adapted to music composed by the Australian musician Laurence Henry Hicks.
See also
- Joanne Gobure, another notable writer from Nauru
References
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- National Anthems of the World, 10th Edition; Cassell; 10th edition (August 29, 2002); p. 391; {{ISBN|978-0-304-36382-7}}
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Category:Nauruan women writers
Category:National symbols of Nauru
Category:National anthem writers
Category:20th-century women writers
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