122:(11 March 1917 – 3 July 2000) was an Australian writer who published more than twenty historical novels, biographies and volumes of poetry. Cato is also known for her work campaigning on environmental and conservation issues.
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Cato's cousin was also named Nancy Cato, and was host of children's TV show the
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was first published in 1979. Three editions have been published to acclaim.
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1933 South
Australian Tennyson Medal for English Literature
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from 1935 to 1941, and an art critic from 1957 to 1958.
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Time, Flow Softly : a novel of the River Murray
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483:The Noosa Story: A Study in Unplanned Development
364:But Still The Stream: a novel of the Murray River
201:Cato's most famous work is her trilogy, known as
314:1988 Alice Award by the Society of Women Writers
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270:In 1984, she was appointed a Member of the
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464:Noosa One-act Winners. Volume 2
370:The Sea Ants: and Other Stories
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