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Sister Yvonne Manera
I was born in Hokitika, on the West Coast. My father was William Paul Manera, and my mother, who came from Ross, was Maureen Margaret Roberts. I was the second of a family of four. I have an older brother Bill, my only sister Noleen, and a younger brother, Malcolm...
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Sister Angela Moller
Johanna Christina Mary Moller was born in Greymouth on 15 June, 1876. Her parents were Soren Christopher William Moller and Julia Teresa Moller (nee McMahon). Johanna entered the Sisters of Compassion at St. Joseph’s Home, at Buckle Street on 27 February, 1907...
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Sister Perpetua Lavery
Mary Elizabeth Lavery was born on 1 September 1904, at Waubra, Victoria. Her parents were Bernard and Catherine Lavery (nee Fay). Australian born and proud of it, Ballarat had a special place in her heart.