Architect Cynthea Mary Teague became the first woman in the executive level of the Commonwealth Public Service in 1964.
During her long public service career she was involved in many projects around Australia, including armament factories, schools and housing in Darwin, the Springvale Hostel in Melbourne, overseas diplomatic accommodation, and Commonwealth office buildings in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Darwin.
In 1971 Cynthea Teague was awarded an MBE for her services to the Commonwealth.
