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Tildesley, Evelyn Mary
The Tildesley sisters were women of private means who loved theatre and believed that drama was an important part of education. They were both teachers and expert fencers who gave private displays.
Milestone
Born
Willenhall, England
08 Mar 1882
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Arrived Sydney
1913
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Died
Paddington, Sydney
06 Jun 1976
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Occupation
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Position
- 1976
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{"name":"Writer","target":"The Bulletin","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
{"name":"Employee","target":"Australian Red Cross","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
{"name":"Employee","target":"National Trust of Australia (NSW)","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
1913 - Jun 1914
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Jun 1914 - 1923
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1920 - 1928
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1925
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1937
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1937 - 1967
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Relationship
Sibling
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Patron
1954 -
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