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Mary Harriet de Boos (1851–1923)

The death is also reported of Mrs Mary Harriet de Boos, of Euroa, the sad event being preceded by a paralytic stroke. Deceased aged 72 years, was a daughter of the late Robert Garnsey and Elizabeth Meade. She was born at Benalla, and spent most of her girlhood at Longwood. The actual cause of death was an affection of the heart. Some of the older generation will, no doubt, remember the deceased, who leaves, besides her husband, seven sons, and daughters.

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'de Boos, Mary Harriet (1851–1923)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/de-boos-mary-harriet-14501/text25602, accessed 21 September 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Meade, Mary Harriet
Birth

1851
Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Death

8 November, 1923 (aged ~ 72)
Euroa, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

stroke