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Sister Camillus Walker
Mary Jane Walker was born in Wellington on the 28 May, 1879. Her parents were Alexander and Mary Walker [nee Knox]. Mary entered the Sisters of Compassion at St. Joseph's Home, Buckle Street, on the 15 August, 1903...
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Sister Alexis
Mary Catherine Heagney was born on 31 May, 1913 in Dublin, Ireland. She came to New Zealand with her family at the end of May, 1921, so she was old enough to retain clear memories of her early childhood in Ireland. Her brothers, Father Pat and John and her sister Theresa were also born there, while Margaret and Michael were born in Whanganui where the family settled.
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Sister Vianney Rider
June Catherine the third daughter of the late Thomas and lris Ryder was born in Palmerston North. She grew up on the family property in Tokomaru with her other siblings.