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Christina Kilpatrick (1863–1942)

Christina Kilpatrick

Christina Kilpatrick

Born, Truro, South Australia. Daughter of the late Alexander McBean, Esq., of Baldon Station, South Australia; born in Inverness, Scotland.

Wife of the late William Kilpatrick, of “Allenvale” Station, Victoria, and part owner of "Cornalla,” New South Wales; also owner of “Euston” Station, New South Wales; son of William Kilpatrick, of Whitehill, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Family, two sons and two daughters. Sons: William Alexander, educated at Hailebury College, Brighton; L. McBean, educated at Scotch College, Melbourne. Daughters: Margaret, Christina McBean (now Mrs. E. B. Reilly); both daughters educated at a private school in Melbourne.

ACTIVITIES. Life Member of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. Member of the following: Country Women’s Association of Victoria, Women’s Hospital, English Speaking Union, Melbourne Auxiliary for Melbourne Hospital, Time and Talents Society.

HOBBIES. Music and Travel.

CLUB. Quamby.

ADDRESS. “Coylton,” St. Kilda Road., Melbourne, Victoria.

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'Kilpatrick, Christina (1863–1942)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/kilpatrick-christina-19571/text30916, accessed 19 April 2024.

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Christina Kilpatrick

Christina Kilpatrick

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • McBean, Christina
Birth

6 November, 1863
Truro, South Australia, Australia

Death

2 November, 1942 (aged 78)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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