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

Mabel Tully Collection: Four miscellaneous postcards
11123.17 A - a photo of smiling (with signature "Edward R"), H.R.H. Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David of Windsor Prince of Wales born June 23 1894. No message
11123.17 B - B&W photo of Queen Alexandra H.M. The Queen. A short birthday message to Mabel Tully from Flo, not mailed but delivered.
11123.17 C - a B&W composite card with Mabel across the card and seven "Mabel's" and apple blossom; card has no message. An attached card shows the Vatican, but sent from Venice dated 13/6/25 to Mabel from Aunty, on tour to Europe.
11123.17 D - B&W postcard with hand coloured flowers and glitter Personal message from Amelia Tully to Mabel regarding her marriage to Eddie.

Inscriptions & markings

A handwritten message on three postcards