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Bette Armstrong and Bea Arthur were partners for over 57 years and icons for many Wellington lesbians. They have ensured that their loving support is continued through the legacy of their charitable Trust.
Their quiet background support for such causes as the Homosexual Law Reform campaign in the 1980s has been appreciated by many. They made many life-long lesbian and gay friends as members of the Victoria Club.
During their lifetimes, they supported numerous causes, particularly animal welfare and zoos. They were interested in a wide variety of cultural activities. Bette was an enthusiastic and accomplished classical pianist. Both loved painting, particularly landscapes and animals. They enjoyed travel around New Zealand and were voracious readers. They loved plants and flowers, and spent many happy hours together developing their hillside garden in Khandallah and the garden at their beach house in Waikanae.
Their home was always open to their many lesbian and gay friends, and their hospitality was renowned.
The Armstrong & Arthur Charitable Trust for Lesbians is an indication of Bette Armstrong and Bea Arthur's affection and support for their chosen community.
Their quiet background support for such causes as the Homosexual Law Reform campaign in the 1980s has been appreciated by many. They made many life-long lesbian and gay friends as members of the Victoria Club.
During their lifetimes, they supported numerous causes, particularly animal welfare and zoos. They were interested in a wide variety of cultural activities. Bette was an enthusiastic and accomplished classical pianist. Both loved painting, particularly landscapes and animals. They enjoyed travel around New Zealand and were voracious readers. They loved plants and flowers, and spent many happy hours together developing their hillside garden in Khandallah and the garden at their beach house in Waikanae.
Their home was always open to their many lesbian and gay friends, and their hospitality was renowned.
The Armstrong & Arthur Charitable Trust for Lesbians is an indication of Bette Armstrong and Bea Arthur's affection and support for their chosen community.
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