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Jacobs, Caroline (Carrie) (1860–1945)

The death occurred in Melbourne yesterday of Mrs. Caroline Jacobs, widow of Mr. S. J. Jacobs, at one time president of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce and of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia, and a noted patron of sport. Mrs. Jacobs was in her 85th year. Mrs Jacobs was the mother of Mr R. E. Jacobs, who also has been president of the SA Chamber of Commerce.

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'Jacobs, Caroline (Carrie) (1860–1945)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/jacobs-caroline-carrie-20181/text31250, accessed 25 September 2023.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Ellis, Caroline
Birth

17 October, 1860
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

18 September, 1945 (aged 84)
Armadale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

pneumonia

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