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Alice Baker (1855–1935)

Alice Baker, n.d.

Alice Baker, n.d.

from Who's Who in the World of Women, Vol 2, 1934

Mrs. Thomas Baker (Alice)

Wife of the late Thomas Baker, Chemical Manufacturer, who established the firm of Kodak Ltd. in Australia. Daughter of W. E. Shaw, Esq., of Shrewsbury, England. Mother born in Devonshire.

Life Vice-president, National Council of Women; Life President, Austral Salon.

CLUB. Member of Lyceum Club.

HOBBIES. Fond of Gardening, Animals and Country Life.

ADDRESS. 31 Rockley Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria.

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  • probate, Argus (Melbourne), 31 May 1935, p 8

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Alice Baker, n.d.

Alice Baker, n.d.

from Who's Who in the World of Women, Vol 2, 1934

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Shaw, Alice
Birth

1855

Death

20 March, 1935 (aged ~ 80)
South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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