It was designed by Margaret Hendry, a National Capital Development Commission (NCDC) landscape architect, in response to approaches in 1971 to the NCDC by the National Council of Women.
Prior to entering political office, she was president of the New South Wales Women's Justices Association; active in Civilian Widows' Association; a member of Good Neighbour Council; president of the (Australian) League of Women Voters; a member of New South Wales National Council of Women; and active in the movement for Australia Women's Charter.
She served as president of the National Council of Women of Queensland from 1920 to 1924.
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