Helen Cutler
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5 May 1923
Helen, Lady Cutler | |
|---|---|
 Helen Cutler in 1974 | |
| Born | Helen Gray Annetta Morris 5 May 1923 Sydney |
| Died | 8 November 1990 (aged 67) |
| Education | Sydney Church of England Girls' Grammar School |
| Known for | lieutenant (AWAS); charity worker and patron |
| Spouse | Sir Roden Cutler |
| Children | 4 sons |
Helen Gray Annetta Cutler, Lady Cutler AC, DStJ (née Morris; 5 May 1923 – 8 November 1990), was a lieutenant in the Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) during World War II and an Australian charity worker and patron. She fulfilled public duties as wife of Sir Roden Cutler, governor of New South Wales.
Born Helen Gray Annetta Morris in Sydney on 5 May 1923, Cutler was educated at Sydney Church of England Girls' Grammar School.[1] She then completed a diploma at the Macquarie Secretarial School.[2]
War service
Later career
As wife of the Governor of New South Wales, Cutler was made patron of many charities, including the Save the Children Fund from 1966 to 1981 and The Infants' Home Child and Family Services.[3] She subsequently held the position of president from 1987 to 1990.
With her husband, Sir Roden, Cutler was recognised as having improved access to Government House by the general public.[4]
Her papers are held with those of her husband, Sir Roden Cutler, by the State Library of New South Wales.[5]
