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Sister Justin Walsh
Mary Cooney Walsh was born in Gore. Her parents were Annie Marie Cooney and John Joseph Walsh. Mary was the only girl in the family of four. The family lived on their own farm at Menzies Ferry.
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Sister Angela Moller
Johanna Christina Mary Moller was born in Greymouth on 15 June, 1876. Her parents were Soren Christopher William Moller and Julia Teresa Moller (nee McMahon). Johanna entered the Sisters of Compassion at St. Joseph’s Home, at Buckle Street on 27 February, 1907...
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Sister Shirley Tunnicliffe
I was born in Owaka. My parents are Margaret and Cyril Tunnicliffe. I was christened Margaret Shirley but from day one I have been called Shirley. I am the eldest of four children, two brothers and one sister. On reaching school age the family moved to Oamaru where I received all my education...