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 coloured tourist postcards; circa 1925.
11123.22 A -B&W postcard showing "Rouen - Place Eau de-Robec". Dated France, 15 Nov 1910. sent to Dear Fiend from H. Rumbold.
11123.22 B - B/W postcard depicting "Lourdes - La Grotte", sent 19/05/25 with a French stamp.
11123.22 C - A coloured rural scene at a small waterfall with a man and woman. Sent to Mabel from Monty with a personal message.
11123.22 D - A coloured painted postcards of "glorious Devon" entitled "Cottage on the cliff, Paignton" overlooking the ocean. Personal family message.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten messages on all four postcards.