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Elsa Margaretta PETRICK
Also known as: née Johannsen
Died: 12/1986
Special Achievements:Journalist of Northern Territory.
Additional Information:Daughter of pioneer Johannsen family.
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References
Isaacs, Jennifer. (1990). Pioneer Women of the Bush and Outback. Sydney: Lansdowne Publishing, p. 202-203, 205.
“In 1923-24 the family was asked to take over management of the Mission Station at Hermannsburg, as Pastor Carl Strehlow had passed away. … Ottilie resumed her teaching and introduced embroidery and crochet to the women, now assisted by her daughter Elsa. …”