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RIACH

Margaret

7 March 1846 — 29 December 1935

AKA: née Oprey, Granny Riach, Grannie Riach 

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Additional Information

Additional Information

  • Organiser of the World War I War Memorial at Thirroul, New South Wales, the first memorial in New South Wales.

Resources

References

  • The History of the First World War I Memorial built in New South Wales.

Link - Thirroul History in Photos: THE WOMAN THEY NEVER MENTION ANYMORE

Thirroul History in Photos

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Image - Granny Riach

from NPWHF M RIACH file

Photo provided by Ken Dobbs, Honourable Secretar Thirroul RSL Sub Branch


Link - Patriotic women: the story of two Margaret’s

Australia Explained

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Link - Thirroul signal box meets the house of Margaret 'Grannie' Riach

Illawarra Mercury

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Link - Thirroul war memorial honours beloved Grannie

Illawarra Mercury

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Link - Margaret Riach (Oprey)

Geni

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