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Living Memory Finalist
Marjorie is 90 years old, and has lived in the same house for 50 years with her husband (who has since passed), and her two dogs Kahn and Sammy. She is a concrete artist and her backyard is filled with an array of concrete animals from op shops that she has painted and repurposed. Marjorie's husband made two metal elephants that adorn the front gate of the house. Her home is beautifully made, with elaborate ceilings and archways. Hanging succulents surround the verandah, where she finishes a crossword and drinks cups of tea while chatting to her two dogs.
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