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Sister Claver Hartnett
Catherine Hartnett was born at Kaniere, on the West Coast, on the 4 March, 1875. Her parents were Cornelius Hartnett and Catherine [nee Irwin]. Catherine was only fourteen when she journeyed up the Whanganui River to become a member of the Third Order of Mary, Father Soulas and Mother Joseph Aubert were establishing at Jerusalem...
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Sister Christine Vercoe
Sister Christine nursed in the hospital. After she left the Sisters of Compassion she communicated with the sisters who were always delighted to hear from her.
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Sister Julian Smythe
Margaret Monica, daughter of John and Agnes Smythe was born in Kumeroa a small country town near Woodville.