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Lilie Vinall (1873–1941)

This entry is from Obituaries Australia

On Thursday night at the Hospital the death occurred of Mrs. C. T. [Lilie] Vinall, wife of the secretary of the W.I.U. of A.

The late Mrs. Vinall had suffered ill-health for some time, but the end came calmly, Mrs. Vinall passing away peacefully.

The late Mrs. Vinall was born in Cambourne, Cornwall, 66 years ago. and arrived in Australia and Broken Hill in 1898. Her father was Mr. John Harding [Harvey], who worked on the line of lode. She married Mr. Deeble, and had one son, Mr. H. S. Deeble, when her husband died. Subsequently, 35 years ago last Monday to be exact. Mrs. Deeble married Mr. C. T. Vinall, and there are five children of the marriage— Messrs. Charles Thomas (junr.), Frederick Arthur, Wilfred Mervyn, and Clarence Bordon Vinall and Mrs. C. Spencer. All the children are in Broken Hill at the moment. Mr. C S. Vinall having arrived by last evening's Comet from Fifield (near Parkes), where he is a school teacher.

Mrs. Vinall has continuously resided in Broken Hill since she returned here in 1903 alter several years in Boulder (W.A.), except for 16 months when she and Mr. Vinall were at The Springs (on the Murray in South Australia) following upon Mr. Vinall's serious motor accident injuries suffered in 1924.

The late Mrs. Vinall was a woman of a quiet disposition and kindly nature.

The funeral will leave deceased's late residence, 160 Cornish Street, at 2 p.m., for interment in the Methodist Cemetery.

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'Vinall, Lilie (1873–1941)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/vinall-lilie-33617/text42054, accessed 29 April 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Harvey, Lilie
  • Deeble, Lilie
Birth

1 September, 1873
Camborne, Cornwall, England

Death

6 November, 1941 (aged 68)
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

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