Dame Rita Mary Buxton (1896–1982)
Rita Buxton, by Jack Cato, n.d.
from Who's Who in the World of Women, vol 2, 1934
Mrs Leonard Buxton (Rita Mary)
Born, South Yarra, Melbourne. Educated Melbourne, Victoria. Wife of Leonard Buxton, Esq., well known in racing circles.
Family, three daughters: Alison, Beverley, Carolyn.
MAIN INTERESTS. Sport. Owner of High Syce, Highland, Parsee and Elarby, also owned Inglefield, who won weight-for-age races; most prominent of records was Caulfield Cup won by High Syce, 1929.
CLUBS. Metropolitan, Peninsula Country Club.
HOBBIES. Riding, Tennis and Golf.
ADDRESS. “Toronto,” Hampden Road, Armadale, Melbourne.
COUNTRY HOME. “Glynt,” Mount Martha, Victoria.
Original Publication
This person appears as a part of the Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 17. [View Article]
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- her father buys her horses and pays for their training and racing, Examiner (Launceston, Tas), 24 October 1929, p 2
- wins the Caulfield Cup, Longreach Leader (Qld), 1 November 1929, p 2s
- returns from a trip to the USA, Argus (Melbourne), 19 August 1933, p 18
- profile, Argus (Melbourne), 12 February 1938, p 31
- is appointed OBE, Argus (Melbourne), 8 June 1944, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Buxton, Dame Rita Mary
- Neunhoffer, Charles James (father)
- Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Elizabeth (niece by marriage)
Citation details
'Buxton, Dame Rita Mary (1896–1982)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/buxton-dame-rita-mary-12276/text28274, accessed 14 March 2025.
Rita Buxton, by Jack Cato, n.d.
from Who's Who in the World of Women, vol 2, 1934
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Neunhoffer, Rita Mary
Birth
21 November,
1896
South Yarra, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
22 August,
1982
(aged 85)
Fitzroy, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.
Education
Occupation or Descriptor
Awards
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Clubs
- Alexandra Club (Melbourne)
- Peninsula Country Golf Club (Mornington, Vic)
- Victoria Golf Club (Melbourne)