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MRS. MARGARET McDONALD, POOLBURN, CENTRAL OTAGO. One of the oldest residents' of the Central Otago district, in the person of Mrs. Margaret McDonald, passed away recently, after a short illness; aged 82 years. She was attended in her last hours by Father Fenton. A native of Co. Wexford, Ireland, she arrived in New Zealand 47 years' ago, and was married the same year to Patrick' McDonald (who died 19 years ago). Two years later she settled in Poolbnrn. Her kindly nature and hospitable disposition endeared her to all who knew her. Up to her death, she took an intense interest in her native land, and was a constant subscriber to the N.Z. Tabid. The esteem in which she as held was shown by the very large number who attended her funeral. The interment took place at Omakau; the Rev. Father Howard officiating at the graveside. Two sons, three daughters, and eleven grandchildren are left to mourn their loss.—R.l.P. <X>
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 45, 25 November 1925, Page 41
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160OBITUARY New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 45, 25 November 1925, Page 41
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