Robin Miller (nurse)

Robin Miller
Powder Puff Derby pilots Robin Miller and Rosemary de Pierres
Powder Puff Derby pilots Robin Miller (L) and Rosemary de Pierres (R)
Born(1940-12-08)8 December 1940
Subiaco, Perth
Died7 December 1975(1975-12-07) (aged 35)
South Perth, Perth
Resting placeBroome cemetery
17°57′30.94″S 122°13′19.31″E / 17.9585944°S 122.2220306°E / -17.9585944; 122.2220306
NationalityAustralian
Other namesDicks, Robin Elizabeth
Sister Robin Miller
Occupations
SpouseHarold Dicks
Parents

Robin Elizabeth Miller (born 8 September 1940 – 7 December 1975), known as "The Sugarbird Lady", was an Australian aviator and nurse. The name "The Sugarbird Lady" was given to her by outback Aboriginal children during her work combatting polio. She died of cancer at the age of 35.[1]

  1. ^ Dicks, Robin Elizabeth (1940 – 1975) Australian Dictionary of Biography

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