Penelope Plummer
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Penelope Plummer, 1968
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| Born | (1949-10-26) 26 October 1949 (age 74)
Melbourne, Australia
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| Occupation | Model |
| Known for | Miss World Australia |
| Awards | Miss World 1968 |
Penelope Plummer (born 26 October 1949) is an Australian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 1968.[1] The then 18-year-old librarian from Kempsey, New South Wales, became the first contestant from her country to win the title.[2][3][4] The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom.
After winning the Miss World Contest, Plummer appeared in The 1969 Bob Hope Christmas Show in Osan, Korea, along with Swedish-American actress Ann-Margret.[5][6]
Penelope Plummer married Michael Clarke on 1 January 1970 in Gosford, New South Wales.[7]
A rose was named "Penelope Plummer" in 1970.[8]
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| Preceded by | Miss World 1968 |
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| Preceded by Judy Lockey |
Miss World Australia 1968 |
Succeeded by Stefane Meurer |
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