Katharine Parker

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Katharine Parker (28 March 1886 - 1971) was an Australian composer.

Parker, was born Catherine Parker at Lake River near Longford, Tasmania. From 1904 to 1906 she studied for a diploma in Music in Melbourne, Victoria. At the inaugural Australian Exhibition of Women's Work she won the Piano Solo Gold Medal. She travelled to London to study with Percy Grainger.