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Greenough Museum and Gardens > Records

Funeral card

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1989

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Clinch family Collection

Overview

black and white printed card

Historical information

Edith Merle Clinch (nee Duncan) was born at Greenough (according to inscription on her gravestone) on 29/05/1910. She married Bernard Clinch and lived at Donnaville Farm, Greenough. Edith was an active member of the Greenough community.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB0278

Item type

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Digital Pigment Ink

Width

55 mm

Height or length

90 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front - In Memory of Edith Merle Clinch 1911-1989
On reverse - Believe in God and believe also in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house and I am going to prepare a place for you. John 14 V2

Contextual information

This card is a reminder of a former Greenough resident and also an indicator of changing styles as to how people are remembered at funerals.

Keywords

Place made

Western Australia, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

Last modified

Friday, 11 October, 2024

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