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: Four coloured photographs around Kerang and Koondrook. The postcards do not have a stamp and are not posted.
11123.9 A - colour postcard showing a "Barge on Murray, Koondrook". Postcard directed to Master J. Tully, 61 Charleston Road, Bendigo, from Miss Mable Dole.
11123.9 B - A B&W photograph sowing Wellington Street, Kerang; it features horse drawn cats , a man and his horse and a dog. The postcard is directed to Mabel, from Little Bruce; it enquires about health and complains he did not get any post and so feels neglected.
11123.9 C - This B&W postcard shows twelve Ostriches at "The Ostrich Farm, Kerang". The postcard has not been used, no message on the rear.
11123.9 D - This B&W postcard shows the Water Tower, Kerang". The postcard has not been used, no message on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

A handwritten message on each of the postcards