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Clara Mary Turnbull (1880–1950)

Miss Clara Mary Turnbull, of Austral Eden, who passed away in hospital at Kempsey on June 17, aged 69 years, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Bligh Turnbull, of Austral Eden. The deceased lady, very capable and well informed, was possessed of a very kindly and charitable nature and for many years was a valued member of Gladstone Ladies' Church Aid. Six brothers and one sister survive. The funeral, under conduct of Messrs. Harry B. and Jos. T. Walker, took place to Euroka Methodist Cemetery on June 18, the Rev. W. Tredinnick officiating at a service in Euroka Church and also at the graveside. Miss Dening was organist; and bearers were Messrs. R. and B. Turnbull and R. and H. Marriott.

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'Turnbull, Clara Mary (1880–1950)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/turnbull-clara-mary-23581/text32581, accessed 4 December 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

16 September, 1880
Macleay River, New South Wales, Australia

Death

17 June, 1950 (aged 69)
Kempsey, 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.

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