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Sister Anna Maria Shortall
Anna Maria Shortall, daughter of James Shortall and Elizabeth Crockett Lowe (nee Smith) of Spur Road, Fielding, was born at Fielding on 15 February, 1917. She had a twin brother. During 1939-1945, she worked as a land girl on her father’s farm until her brothers returned from the War...
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Sister Francis McManaway
Josephine Bell McManaway was born at Makara, Wellington on 26 February, 1873. Josephine’s parents were John and Bridget McManaway (nee Kenny)...
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The Voice of Compassion Issue 54
We talked to Venus, who arrived from Afghanistan with her family after a hard time. We also talk to Kevin, a regular visitor to Soup Kitchen, plus the latest news and much more!