Zara Hore-Ruthven, Countess of Gowrie

Zara Eileen Hore-Ruthven, Countess of Gowrie (20 January 1879 – 19 July 1965; née Pollok) was the Irish-born wife of the 1st Earl of Gowrie, Governor of South Australia 1928–34, Governor of New South Wales 1935–36 and the longest serving Governor-General of Australia 1936–44. She was renowned for her work in promoting the welfare of children in Australia, and the Lady Gowrie Child Centres were named in her honour.

Zara Hore-Ruthven, Countess of Gowrie

Zara Eileen Hore-Ruthven, Countess of Gowrie (20 January 1879 – 19 July 1965; née Pollok) was the Irish-born wife of the 1st Earl of Gowrie, Governor of South Australia 1928–34, Governor of New South Wales 1935–36 and the longest serving Governor-General of Australia 1936–44. She was renowned for her work in promoting the welfare of children in Australia, and the Lady Gowrie Child Centres were named in her honour.