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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...
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Sister Marcelle Martin
Margaret Mary was born at Upper Hutt on August 8, 1889, but spent most of her childhood in Taranaki. Her parents were William Henry Martin and Mary Martin (nee Craig)...
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Sister Mary Rosanne Gallagher
Mary was born in Fairlie, the youngest of 6 children. She was educated at the local school and completed her secondary education with the Sisters of Mercy at Timaru.