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Matilda Jane Barker (1852–1917)

Mrs. Matilda J. Barker, of Smithfield road, Fairfield, passed away at her daughter's (Mrs. Nellie Burton's) residence, Fairfield, on Saturday, after a long and painful illness. Mrs. Barker was operated upon at the Parramatta Hospital some months ago, and since then has always been very delicate. She was wife of Mr. Fred E. Barker, and was highly respected throughout Liverpool districts.

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'Barker, Matilda Jane (1852–1917)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/barker-matilda-jane-25063/text33559, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Cobcroft, Matilda
Birth

13 August, 1852
Colo, New South Wales, Australia

Death

5 May, 1917 (aged 64)
Smithfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (rectal)

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.