Joan Sydney (born 5 September 1936 in London, England) is an actress best known for her work on Australian television. Her most well remembered role is Matron Maggie Sloan in "A Country Practice". She later played Mary Patchett in "E Street" and Valda Sheergold in "Neighbours", also appearing in "Something in the Air" and "All Saints". Wikipedia
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