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Catherine Mary Knox (1855–1939)

Catherine Mary Knox

Catherine Mary Knox

Jack Cato

Born, Melbourne, Victoria.

Daughter of David McMurtrie, Esq., J. P., of Melbourne. Wife of the late Hon. William Knox, M. P., one of the first Members of the Federal Parliament, represented Kooyong, Victoria; son of George Knox, Esq., Edinburgh, Scotland.

Family, five sons and two daughters: Lieut.-Colonel Hon. G. H. Knox, C. M. G., V. D., M. L. A.; Major W. J. Knox M. C. (deceased); Major MacGregor Knox, M. C.; Sir Robert Knox, Kt.; J. Uchter Knox; Mary Catherine Knox (deceased); Jean Marjorie Knox (now Mrs. Eric Murray, S. A. ). Family educated at Scotch College and at Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne.

CLUBS. Alexandra, Australian Women’s National League and Club.

ADDRESS. “Ranfurlie, ” Albany Road, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria.

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'Knox, Catherine Mary (1855–1939)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/knox-catherine-mary-18887/text30520, accessed 1 September 2024.

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Catherine Mary Knox

Catherine Mary Knox

Jack Cato

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • McMurtrie, Catherine Mary
Birth

1855
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

29 October, 1939 (aged ~ 84)
Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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