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Sarah Dunstan (1850–1937)

The death has occurred of Mrs. Sarah Dunstan, one of the oldest residents of the Maranoa district. She was born at Breeza Plain, N.S.W., 88 years ago, and at the age of 10 went to McIntyre Brook, Goondiwindi district. At St. George she married the late William David Dunstan, 71 years ago. Her husband predeceased her 47 years ago. Five sons and five daughters survive her.

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'Dunstan, Sarah (1850–1937)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/dunstan-sarah-24332/text35047, accessed 16 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Schofield, Sarah
Birth

1850
Liverpool, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

9 February, 1937 (aged ~ 87)
Roma, Queensland, Australia

Cause of Death

pneumonia

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.