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Matilda Rebecca Newcombe (1829–1891)

NEWCOMBE.—In memory of my dearly loved mother, MATILDA REBECCA NEWCOMBE, who died at Grafton, April 16th, 1891; aged 62.

Thrice happy age, whose years serenely close.
Crowned with the radience of a faith assured.

Inserted by her affectionate son, W. J. NEWCOMBE.

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'Newcombe, Matilda Rebecca (1829–1891)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/newcombe-matilda-rebecca-22143/text32059, accessed 14 March 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1829
Exeter, Devon, England

Death

16 April, 1891 (aged ~ 62)
Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

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