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Parliament wishes Bendigo's Linda Beilharz well
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, today encouraged all members of the Victorian Parliament to wish Bendigo woman, Linda Beilharz, all the very best on her trek to the North Pole.
In her address to Parliament, Ms Allan said:
"I would like to wish Bendigo woman Linda Beilharz all the very best as she heads off to trek to the North Pole. This will be a mammoth adventure.
Linda and her team are aiming to cover 870km in 60 days. During this time the temperature will be a frosty minus 50 degrees as she travels across the remote ice landscape; the early days of the walk will hold only 30 mins of daylight and Linda will celebrate her 50th Birthday on the 15th April.
Significantly, when Linda reaches the North Pole, she will be the first Australian woman to make it to the North Pole and will also be the first Australian woman to trek to both the South Pole and the North Pole.
Linda is a tremendous role model for us all with an enormous strength of character, being a strong environmentalist and a passionate advocate for women.
I was very fortunate to spend some time with Linda late last year with a group of young girls at Eaglehawk Secondary College talking to them about leadership, Linda's trip and having a commitment to your community.
I have also had the opportunity to work with Linda in her role as executive officer of Women's Health Loddon Mallee, a role she fulfils very well.
Linda was recognised on Australia Day by the Rotary Club of Bendigo-Sandhurst as its ambassador for 2010.
I am sure all members of the House join me in wishing Linda and her team a very safe and rewarding expedition. Good luck Linda, our thoughts will be with you.
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