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Lady Christina Martha Brunton (?–1937)

Christina Brunton, by Dayne, n.d.

Christina Brunton, by Dayne, n.d.

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

Lady Brunton (Christina Martha)

Born, Londonderry, Ireland. Daughter of the late Mr. David McFadden and Mrs. Martha McFadden, of Londonderry, Ireland.

Wife of Sir William Brunton, Kt., a Governing Director of Messrs. Currie & Richards Pty Ltd., of Melbourne; Chairman of Directors of London Stores Ltd.; Trustee of the Shrine of Remembrance; President of Victorian Bowling Association. Was elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne 1923, to which office he was re-elected in 1924 and 1925. Received the honour of knighthood in January, 1926.

CHARITIES. Patroness of the Malvern Auxiliary for the Blind, Patroness of the Austin Hospital Council, Vice-president of the Melbourne Hospital Auxiliary.

HOBBIES. Gardening, Tennis. CLUB. Quamby.

ADDRESS. “Selkirk,” Glenferrie Road, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria

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'Brunton, Lady Christina Martha (?–1937)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/brunton-lady-christina-martha-16320/text28272, accessed 2 May 2025.

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Christina Brunton, by Dayne, n.d.

Christina Brunton, by Dayne, n.d.

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

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • McFadden, Christina Martha
Death

2 January, 1937
Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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