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Florence Kathleen BERKERY
Also known as: née Fitzgerald, Catherine Florence Berkery
Born: 24 August 1889
Died: 1974
Special Achievements: Additional Information:Pioneer of Box Hill, Victoria.
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Image - Florence Kathleen Berkery née Fitzgerald
Florence Kathleen Berkery née Fitzgerald flower girl’s name unknown aged 17 years, approximately 1906 Ref: Building of Trans Continental Railway, 1917-18
Photo provided by, and used with permission of, her granddaughter Carmel Bermingham.
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Image - Florence Kathleen Berkery née Fitzgerald and Francis Fitzgerald Wedding Photo
Florence Kathleen Berkery née Fitzgerald (back, left to right:) William Fitzgerald; groom, Francis Berkery; bride, Florence Kathleen Fitzgerald; Frederick Fitzgerald, Duncan Cameron (front, seated, left to right:) Rita Berkery, Eileen Berkery Florence made her own dress and the bridesmaids. Hats made by Francis’ sister, May, who was a milliner. William and Frederick are brothers of the bride. Rita and Eileen are sisters of the groom. Duncan Cameron, cousin of groom. Ref: Building of Trans Continental Railway, 1917-18
Photo provided by, and used with permission of, her granddaughter Carmel Bermingham.
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Image - Florence Kathleen Berkery née Fitzgerald Family
(back, standing:) Francis Dennis Berkery (left to right:) Vincent, Eunice, Florence, Francis (front:) Rita, known as Cecilia Approximate ages of children: Eunice (8), Francis (6), Vincent (4), Cecilia (2). Florence made her own and all the children’s clothing on her Treadle machine. Ref: Building of Trans Continental Railway, 1917-18
Photo provided by, and used with permission of, her granddaughter Carmel Bermingham.
