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Ida Emmeline Edwards (1869–1896)

MRS. W. T. EDWARDS, wife of the manager of Maharatta Station, died suddenly on Friday evening last (writes our Bombala correspondent). Mrs. Edwards was for many years a resident of the Cooma district. She had only been living here a short time, but had taken an active part in the charitable work of the town. The coffin was completely hidden by floral emblems sent by friends and relatives. The Church of England burial service was read by Rev. G. P. Metcalfe, of Bombala, and Rev. F. Bevan, incumbent of the Bega parish. The Rev. Bevan, delivered an impressive address at the grave

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'Edwards, Ida Emmeline (1869–1896)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/edwards-ida-emmeline-20339/text31352, accessed 7 November 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Ryrie, Ida Emmeline
Birth

22 July, 1869
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia

Death

18 September, 1896 (aged 27)
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

childbirth complications

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.

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