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Letitia Jane Atherton (1849–1934)

Letitia Atherton, n.d. photographer unknown

Letitia Atherton, n.d. photographer unknown

John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland

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Letitia Atherton, n.d. photographer unknown

Letitia Atherton, n.d. photographer unknown

John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Orr, Letitia Jane
Birth

18 January, 1849
Ulster, Northern Ireland

Death

4 April, 1934 (aged 85)
South Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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