,1,Australia's oldest person Catherina van der Linden has died at the age of 111.
In an interview to celebrate her last birthday, Ms van der Linden credited her longevity to an active lifestyle and finding contentment.
She shared her title of the oldest Australian with the title of oldest Dutch person.
Ms van der Linden was born in the Netherlands in 1912 and migrated to Australia in 1955.
Her philosophies included keeping moving and staying content with what you have.
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