In Memory of Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO
Master Plumbers NSW pays tribute to former NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, who passed away. She served as the 37th Governor of NSW from 2001 to 2014.
37th Governor of New South Wales from 2001 to 2014
Why does this matter for tradies?
A condolence notice with no direct operational impact on trades businesses.
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