Dorothea Mackellar passed away on January 14, 1968, in Sydney, Australia.
On January 14, 1968, Dorothea Mackellar, renowned poet and lyricist of the Australian land and spirit, passed away in Sydney. Her death marked the end of an era, but her legacy continued as she left behind a significant impact on Australian literature. Mackellar, best known for her poem "My Country," had played a crucial role in defining national identity through vivid depictions of the landscape that inspired much of her work.