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Irrepressible Lady Mary Fairfax

Neil ChenowethSenior writer
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One of Sydney's most controversial and irrepressible social hostesses, Lady Mary Fairfax AC OBE, died at her Rose Bay mansion Fairwater on Sunday night.

Her four children – Garth Symonds, Warwick Fairfax, Anna Cleary and Charles Fairfax – said in a statement that she passed away peacefully after a recent sharp deterioration in her health.

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Neil Chenoweth is an investigative reporter for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney and has won multiple Walkley Awards. Connect with Neil on Twitter. Email Neil at nchenoweth@afr.com.au

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