Historical information

Mabel Beatrice Josephine Tully was born to John Patrick Tully and Mary Elizabeth Dole at White Hills on 16.07.1896.. Mabel lived in the family home at 61 Charleston Rd. Bendigo and was employed as a saleswoman until she married John (Jack) Killeen in 1925. Jack was a junior postal worker.
Mabel's father John Tully died on 11.08.1926.
In 1927 Mabel and Jack were living at 70 Abbott Street Bendigo. Mabel did home duties and Jack was employed as a postal linesman.
In 1931 Mabel and Jack were living back at 61 Charleston Rd Sandhursr East.
In 1937 Jack was working as a barman, and as a fruiterer in 1943.
Mabel's mother died 11.01.1941.
Mabel's husband Jack Killeen died on 22.06.1975 aged 79 years.
Mabel died on 7.01.1987 aged 90 years. She is buried in the White Hills Cemetery.

Physical description

Margaret Tully Collection: Three postcards with the common "Happy Birthday" and violets themes; two (B & C) unused, and one (A) used.
11123.5 A - Postcard details "Happy Birthday" and a posy of violets, sent to Mabel from Aunty B from Sydney; date of postage date is unclear. The stamp is a blue (denomination unclear) from New South Wales
11123.5 B - Postcard details "Happy Birthday" and a posy of violets, addressed to Mable from Cousin Mon; but not posted or stamped
11123.5 C - "Happy Birthday" card drafted without a name/addressee sent from Cousin Maude. Postcard message is "Many Happy Returns" showing a girl with a large bunch of violets. Card has silver sparkles on detailing.