Dictionary of Sydney

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Cook, Mary

Charity worker who was appointed a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her services to the Red Cross. She was also the wife of the sixth prime minister of Australia.

Milestone
Born
England
1863
Arrived Sydney
1885
Departed Sydney
1921
Arrived Sydney
1927
Died
Bellevue Hill, Sydney
24 Sep 1950
Buried
25 Sep 1950
Name
Birth
Turner, Mary
1863 - 1885
Occupation
Position
Feb 1915 - 1921
Relationship
Parent of
Spouse
08 Aug 1885 - 30 Jul 1947