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Merlyn Myer (Margery Merlyn Baillieu) was born on 8 January, 1900 in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia, is an Australian philanthropist and charity worker. Discover Merlyn Myer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

Popular As Margery Merlyn Baillieu
Occupation Philanthropist
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 8 January 1900
Birthday 8 January
Birthplace Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Date of death 3 September, 1982
Died Place Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
Nationality Australia

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Who Is Merlyn Myer's Husband?

Her husband is Sidney Myer (m. 1920-1934)

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Husband Sidney Myer (m. 1920-1934)
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Children Ken Neilma Baillieu Marigold

Merlyn Myer Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Merlyn Myer worth at the age of 82 years old? Merlyn Myer’s income source is mostly from being a successful worker. She is from Australia. We have estimated Merlyn Myer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1899

Her husband, who was originally named Simcha Baevski, arrived in Australia as a penniless Russian immigrant in 1899.

He was a businessman and entrepreneur, who founded the Myer retail company.

The couple had four children: Ken, Neilma, Baillieu, and Marigold, all of whom were born in San Francisco, California, United States.

1900

Dame Margery Merlyn Myer (Baillieu; 8 January 1900 – 3 September 1982) was an Australian philanthropist, who was notable for her charitable work.

Born as Margery Merlyn Baillieu in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia, to George Francis Baillieu and Agnes Sheehan, a well-to-do couple, she attended Cromarty Girls' School, and the University of Melbourne.

1920

On her 20th birthday, 8 January 1920, she married Melbourne retail businessman Sidney Myer; she was his second wife.

1929

The family returned to Australia in 1929, where Sidney Myer died in 1934, leaving Merlyn a 34-year-old widow with four young children.

1937

For 10 years from 1937, she was a member of the National Council of the Australian Red Cross Society.

Merlyn was a generous benefactor of the Red Cross.

1959

She was the motivation for the establishment of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 1959, as a gift to the people of Victoria.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was founded with a grant given by the Myers to the University of Melbourne.

1960

In 1948, Merlyn Myer was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire and on 11 June 1960, was elevated to Dame Commander within the order in recognition of her charitable work.

Her title name became Dame Merlyn.

The Merlyn Theatre at the Malthouse Theatre complex in Melbourne was named in her honour to mark the generosity of the Sidney Myer Fund, the Myer Foundation and the individual members of the Myer family who supported the conversion of the Malthouse Theatre.

1976

At the time of his death Sidney was a member of the Board of Management for the Royal Melbourne Hospital and after his death Merlyn was asked to join the Board, on which she continued until 1976.

She gave a lot of her time to the hospital.