Margaret Dovey, born in 1919 in Bondi, Australia, led a remarkable life. A talented swimmer, she excelled in her education and became a prominent member of the Bondi Ladies Amateur Swimming Club. Margaret became a key advocate for women's rights after marrying Gough Whitlam in 1942. Recognised as a National Living Treasure, her legacy lives on at the Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre in Waverley Park, honouring her diverse achievements.