Elizabeth Catherine Murray-Prior (1854-1940)

Obituary
Death of Mrs. John Jardine Many friends throughout Queensland will mourn the passing of Mrs. John Jardine, who died [...] at Surfers' Paradise, where she had been residing for some years, close to her daughter, Mrs. Eric Molle. The late Mrs. Jardine, who was formerly Miss Murray-Prior, was said to be the first white girl born on the Burnett. She spent her early married life in the north, where her husband, the late Mr. John Jardine, was engaged in pastoral pursuits. In later years she lived successively at Clayfield, Stan- thorpe, and Southport. During her days in the bush she had many pioneering experiences. She was a member of the Country Women's As- sociation and during the last war, was an active patriotic worker. The late Mrs. Jardine, who was more than 80 years of age, is survived by a son and daughter— Mr. F. L. Jardine (Stan- thorpe) and Mrs. Eric Molle (Surfers' Paradise). There are also four grand children. The Jardine brothers, noted explorers, were her brothers-in-law. Her funeral took place [...] to the Crematorium.

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