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Jane Thorn (1820–1883)

Mrs. Jane Thorn, relict of the late George Thorn, sen., died at Ipswich on Saturday, Deceased was mother of Mr. George Thorn, ex-Premier and formerly Postmaster General; also of Mrs. D. S. Wallace, of Melbourne.

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'Thorn, Jane (1820–1883)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/thorn-jane-14116/text25114, accessed 9 November 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Handcock, Jane
Birth

1820

Death

14 April, 1883 (aged ~ 63)
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia