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Saturday, May 02, 2026

Annette Rosemary Macarthur-Onslow 1933-2026

Annette Rosemary Macarthur-Onslow, who died at Camden, Sydney, New South Wales, 25 April, 2026, aged 93, was a scion of the Earls of Onslow.

She was born 21 March, 1933, the eldest daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Macarthur-Onslow, DSO (1909-1980), and his wife Winifred Hall Owen (who died in 1987).

She became a recognised writer, illustrator and artist who was best known for the story of Uhu - a small tawny owl - for which she was awarded the 1970 Childrens Book of the Year Award.

She was unmarried.

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