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Rebecca Rann (1848–1933)

Mrs. H. R. [Rebecca] Rann, one of the first settlers in the Richmond River district, died at her home, Cheltenham, Casino, on Monday last. The deceased, who was widely known in the Northern Rivers district and in Southern Queensland, was 85 years of age at the time of her death. She was born at Goulburn, where her father owned Richlands sheep station, and married Mr. H. R. Rann, of Rosedale. The late Mrs. Rann is survived by a large grown-up family, one of her daughters being Mrs. J. H. C. Harper. A service in the Casino Church of England was largely attended.

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'Rann, Rebecca (1848–1933)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/rann-rebecca-13830/text24687, accessed 19 April 2026.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1848
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia

Death

21 August, 1933 (aged ~ 85)
Casino, New South Wales, Australia

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.