Famous People with Name Olley

Margaret Olley            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Margaret Olley: an Australian painter. Her work concentrates on the still life. In 1997 a major retrospective of her work was organised by the Art Gallery of New South Wales. She has held more than 60 solo exhibitions. She received the inaugural Mosman Art Prize in 1947. Margaret Olley attended Somerville House during her high school years. She was so focused on art that she dropped one French class in order to take another art lesson.On June 12 2006 in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, Olley was awarded Australia's highest civilian honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia, for her commitment to art and philanthropy. On July 13 2006 she donated more works to the Art Gallery of New South Wales; her donations to date include more than 130 works worth $7 million.[1]

Frank Olley            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Frank Olley: was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was educated at Granville Technical College before becoming an electrical tradesman with the New South Wales State Electricity Commission. He was involved in local politics as a member of Yass Municipal Cou