Jan Taylor

Jan Taylor (born 1942) was an Australian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Australia 1964.

Taylor had three brothers, Paul (born 1939); Gerard (born 1947) and Jim (born 1956).

She was educated at Lourdes Hill College and St. Rita's College and in the 1960s worked as a television script assistant in Brisbane.

[1] Early Miss Australia competitions were rather conservative, and Taylor was cleared to compete only after approval from her local priest.

[2] Her prizes at Miss Australia 1964 included a £750 dress, a car, and a world tour.