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25-April-2018
25-April-2018
Photographs supplied by Heather Stevens

The plaque on the Patrick Leahy obelisk commemorates Ellen Leahy, wife of Patrick Leahy, for her public and charitable work. 

Apart from her many business activities, Ellen was better known for the tireless efforts she devoted to charities, in particular the Mosman Red Cross and the Mater Hospital at North Sydney. When she began work for the latter cause the hospital consisted of a tiny cottage in a large garden. She was awarded an MBE for her efforts and continued this charity work until 1940 when she died at the grand old age of 77 years.

Location

Address:Myaghah Road , Patrick Leahy, Civic Square, Mosman, 2088
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.824925
Long: 151.241177
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Front Inscription

           In
Remembrance Of 
ELLEN LEAHY M.B.E. 
Wife Of Patrick Leahy
    For Her
Public And Charitable
      Work.
      1940

Source: MA
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