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Sister Augustine Eller
Mary Elizabeth Eller was born at Wellington on November 20, 1886. Her parents were Martin and Annie Eller (nee Cramer). She entered as a Postulant on March 19, 1908. She was the first Postulant to enter at Island Bay, which she did an hour or two after the arrival of the Novices from Buckle Street on the evening of St. Joseph's Day...
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Sister Elizabeth Slattery
Alice Slattery was born at Remuera, Auckland, on August 4, 1904. On the day she entered the Sisters of Compassion at Island Bay on 12 November, 1920, Mother Aubert came to the top of the hill to greet her as she walked up from the tram...
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Sister James Straka
Elsie Josephine Straka was born at Wainui, North Auckland, on 23 December, 1906, but spent most of her early life in Puhoi. Her parents were John and Rosa Margaret Straka (nee Plescher). Her father had a farm in Puhoi...