Marie Watson-Blake (6 August 1927 - 21 April 1993) was a business leader in the tourism and travel industries in Queensland, Australia.

She founded Jetset Travel and ran its Queensland operation.[1] She also had an interest in philanthropy and the arts.[2]

At the time of her death, she was the deputy chairman of the Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation.[3]

Watson-Blake was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II and the Labor government of Australia.

References

  1. ↑ "Reuben Goossens, Maritime Historian". Ssmaritime.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  2. ↑ ZONTA CLUB OF BRISBANE INC, 40TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER ADDRESS, UNITED SERVICES CLUB, WOMEN'S DAY, 5 OCTOBER 2011
  3. ↑ "ParlInfo - ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E : 26/08/1993 : DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM : Program 1-Tourism". Parlinfo.aph.gov.au. Retrieved 5 October 2013.


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