May Elizabeth Jane Jones (1880-1954)

Obituary
Mrs. M. E. J. WHITE The death occurred in the Barraba District Hospital recently after a brief illness of Mrs. May Elizabeth Jane White at the age of 73 years.

Born at Barraba she was the d[a]ughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Jones. After her marriage Mrs. White went to Manilla to live where her husband purchased the property "Nara" at Halls Creek. They lived there for about 40 years.

Her husband George Albert White predeceased her seven years ago.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter. They are Messers Laurie (Violet Dale, Barraba) and Ken White 'Nara, Halls Creek) and Mrs V. Shearer, Colenso, Dural (Sydney). One daughter, Mrs Winnifred Berry predeceased her.

The funeral which took place in the Church of England portion of the Manilla cemetery was largely attended. The Rev. V. C. Duncombe conducted the funeral service, at the graveside.

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