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Ellen McGahen (1873–1939)

Miss Ellen McGahen, of Dulwich Hill, youngest daughter of the late Patrick McGahen, and a sister of Mr T. McGahen, of High Street, Singleton, died yesterday, afternoon in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown. The deceased, who was born in Singleton, where she received her education, was 66 years of age, and was unmarried. She had lived in Sydney for over 40 years. Mr McGahen left for Sydney this morning to attend the funeral.

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'McGahen, Ellen (1873–1939)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/mcgahen-ellen-15351/text26560, accessed 9 December 2023.

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Birth

1873
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

Death

23 July, 1939 (aged ~ 66)
Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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