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Sister Louise Speight
Sara Ellen Speight was born in Yorkshire, England, on 7 March, 1877. Her parents were Joseph and Elizabeth Speight (nee Quinn).
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Sister Flora Walsh
Dorothy Marie Walsh was born in Hastings, Hawkes Bay. Her parents were John and Mary Walsh (nee Maggin). The Walsh family of four girls and four boys were reared and educated in Hastings...
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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...