Katherine Higgins (?–1944)
The death occurred in Melbourne recently of Mrs. Katherine Higgins, widow of the late Mr John Higgins, and mother of Mrs Nettie Palmer and Mr Esmonde Higgins, Workers' Educational Association lecturer at Newcastle, NSW. Mrs Higgins was one of the founders of Carlton Free Kindergarten, of which she was treasurer for many years. She was assisted in this work by her husband, a well-known Melbourne accountant.
Original publication
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Higgins, John (husband)
- Palmer, Janet Gertrude (daughter)
- Higgins, Esmonde Macdonald (son)
- Palmer, Edward Vivian (son-in-law)
- Higgins, Anne (mother-in-law)
- Higgins, John (father-in-law)
- Higgins, Henry Bournes (brother-in-law)
- Higgins, Mervyn Bournes (nephew by marriage)
Citation details
'Higgins, Katherine (?–1944)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/higgins-katherine-14217/text25233, accessed 14 March 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- McDonald, Katherine
Death
29 September,
1944
Kew, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia