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Esther Jane Howells (1860–1924)

The death took place on Sunday last of Mrs. (Nurse) Esther Jane Howells, mother of Mrs. H. Brown, of Willans Street, Narandera. Mrs. Howells, who was a native of Kogarah, was 64 years of age. She has resided with her daughter for about 13 months. Deceased is survived by a family of sons and daughters. The funeral took place yesterday, when the remains were interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Narandera cemetery. Mr. F. Lindley had charge of the mortuary arrangements.

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'Howells, Esther Jane (1860–1924)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/howells-esther-jane-34052/text42697, accessed 11 May 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Fenton, Esther Jane
Birth

1860
Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

3 August, 1924 (aged ~ 64)
Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

arteriosclerosis

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