Historical information

Nellie Gray, born in Ballarat in 1885, was a daughter of Thomas Gray and Ellen Gray, nee Hodge. She was a granddaughter of Linton miner William Hodge. Nellie was noted for her singing voice, and sang at concerts around Australia, and overseas. Nellie was involved in Linton events and activities throughout her life (her grandparents William and Mary Hodge lived at Linton until their deaths in 1905 – see Hodge family file.) She often sang at church services and other events at Linton, e.g. she sang at the Old Lintonians' Association 2nd reunion in November 1914 - an evening entertainment at the Parish Hall.
After WW2 Nellie retired to live at LInton. She died in Ballarat in 1976.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of a young woman wearing long gown, standing with hands holding paper on a lectern.

Inscriptions & markings

"Nellie B Gray 1908, presented by her niece Mrs M M Thomson".