Mabel Locke (Darling) Michie (abt. 1892 - 1926)

Born about 1892 in Tapanui, New Zealand

Wife of Harold Speechley Michie — married 21 Nov 1917 (to 1926) in Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Died 24 May 1926 at about age 34 in Walcha, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Mabel Locke was born about 1892. Mabel Locke Darling ... She passed away in 1926.

The late Mrs. Michie, wife of The Rev. H S Michie, Presbyterian Minister of Walcha, who died suddenly on Monday morning, was only 31 years of age. After spending a fortnight In. Sydney- with Rev. Michie, who had been attending the sessions of the General Assembly, the late Mrs. Michie returned home on Friday last. apparently in good health. On Sunday afternoon she visited one of the country preaching centres with her husband. She retired early to bed and died in her sleep on Monday morning. Death was due to heart failure: Rev. E. Norman McKie, co-ordinator of the New. England Presbytery conducted' an impressive funeral service, assisted by Rev. A M. Stevenson, of Armidale.

The late Mrs.' Michie had been in Walcha only six months, but in that' time she had come to be respected by all. Three children two boys and a girl aged seven, five and three, respectively, are left. Mr. Michie was at one time assistant to Rev. A. P. Cameron, in Glen-Innes. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Glen Innes Examiner (NSW : 1908 - 1954) Sat 29 May 1926

• NSW Death 5766/1926