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Bertha Edith Garnsey (?–1919)

The death took place in Sydney last week of Mrs. E. F. [Bertha Edith Frances] Garnsey, wife of the Rev. A. H. Garnsey, who is a son of the well known cleric, Rev. C. F. Garnsey, for many years rector of St. Matthew's, Windsor, and one of the whitest men who ever wore "the cloth."

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'Garnsey, Bertha Edith (?–1919)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/garnsey-bertha-edith-15428/text26641, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Benn, Bertha Edith
Death

June, 1919
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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.