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Lady Frances Anna Higgins (1852–1932)

Lady Frances Anna Higgins, by Alice Humphrey

Lady Frances Anna Higgins, by Alice Humphrey

Castlemaine Art Museum, P564

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Lady Frances Anna Higgins, by Alice Humphrey

Lady Frances Anna Higgins, by Alice Humphrey

Castlemaine Art Museum, P564

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Maegraith, Frances Anna
  • Magrath, Frances Anna
  • Magraith, Frances Anna
Birth

15 March, 1852
Kensington, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Death

10 August, 1932 (aged 80)

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