Historical information
Mary Jane Rankin was born in 1884 to parents Ewen and Anna Rankin (née Woods). She was a pupil teacher at Linton State School, and later was Head Teacher at Happy Valley State School. She played tennis, sang in the Presbyterian Church choir and was involved in community organisations such as the CWA throughout her life. In 1918 Mary Rankin married Ed Hitchins, the manager of the Linton branch of the Bank of New South Wales.
Physical description
Mary Hitchins, née Mary Rankin, 1884-1971
