Margaret Hendrie
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.[1] 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.[1]
See also
- Joanne Gobure, another notable writer from Nauru
References
- ^ a b National Anthems website, Nauru
- 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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