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Fannie Martin Persse (1887–1944)

Mrs. Fannie Martin Persse, wife of Mr. de Burgh B. Persse, of Wyambyn, Beaudesert, died yesterday morning after having been ill for several months.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. R. M. Collins, of Tamrookum, and she was buried yesterday at All Saints' Memorial Church, Beaudesert, which was built by the wife and children of the late Mr. Collins.

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'Persse, Fannie Martin (1887–1944)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/persse-fannie-martin-19737/text31032, accessed 23 January 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Collins, Fannie Martin
  • de Burgh Persse, Fannie Martin
Birth

9 June, 1887
Queensland, Australia

Death

24 February, 1944 (aged 56)
Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (stomach)

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.