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
11123.19 A - A "Greetings" card sent to Mabel from Pearl, Laurie & Daisy wishing a Happy New Year undated
11123.19 B - Birthday Greetings" showing two young sisters and a doll sent to Mabel on her 12th birthday (1908) from Eddie.
11123.19 C - A postcard showing a cross sent 21/12/1910 to Mabel from Mona, no message.
11123.19 D - An embossed postcard showing an anchor, a heart and a cross with flowers sent to Winnie from Ethel 3 Nov. 1914

Inscriptions & markings

A handwritten message on all four postcards