Gladys Rose (Benaud) Hollier (1896 - 1952)

Born 1896 in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia

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Died 1952 at about age 56 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Gladys was born in 1896. She was the daughter of Richard Benaud and Nellie Hill. She passed away in 1952.

DEATH MRS. S. J. HOLLIER

Well-known to many residents of Penrith, Mrs. Gladys Rose Hollier, wife of Mr. Sydney James Hollier, of Strathfleld, passed away at King George V. Hospital, Camperdown, on May 29, at the age of 55 years. Deceased, who was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Benaud, of Penrith, was born at Parkes. She had been suffering with an ailment for some four years, and was a patient in the hospital for five weeks prior to her death. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hollier resided at Penrith, Punchbowl, Bathurst, Cootamundra, Shortland, and, for the last four months, at Strathfleld.

In her young days at Coraki, deceased took an active part in musical entertainments, and was a member of the dramatic society. She was also interested in church and Sunday School work for many years. Besides her husband, Mrs. Hollier is survived by one son, Louis, of Strathfield, and two brothers, Louis, of North Parramatta, and John, of Gunnedah.

The funeral took place on May 30, and, as was Mrs. Hollier's wish, the interment was in the Church of England portion of Penrith General Cemetery. The Rev. A. E. Hodgson officiated. A number of beautiful wreaths were forwarded.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962) Thu 5 Jun 1952

• NSW Birth BENAUD GLADYS R 33538/1896 RICHARD G N NELLIE PARKES

• NSW Marriage 14414/1926 HOLLIER SYDNEY J BENAUD GLADYS R SYDNEY

• NSW Death HOLLIER GLADYS ROSE 9289/1952 RICHARD GRANGER NELLIE NEWTOWN