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Sister Emilian O’Mahony
Honoria, daughter of Cornelius and Ellen O’Mahony, was born at Drimoleague, County Cork, Ireland and immigrated to New Zealand at the age of 30. She was a qualified Maternity Nurse prior to her arrival having received her training at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.
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Sister Pauline Dwyer
Pauline Dwyer was born in Greymouth on 5 August 1922, the third child of Katherine Victoria (nee McGuigan) and Patrick James Dwyer. On 11 June, 1933, Pauline was confirmed by Bishop Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch, and she chose the name Imelda.
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Sister de Sales Smart
Lucy Smart, the daughter of Enoch Smart and Margaret Smart (nee Goodwin), was born at Prebbleton, Canterbury, on 26 February, 1871. She was one of the four Postulants who entered at Buckle Street and began Novitiate training on 14 April, 1904...