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      On 10 August 1865, Helen, married Robert Edward Venn, aged 25, in res. of Alexander Jamieson in Yatala, South Australia.

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     Mary Doreen Dutton was born on 6 March 1896 in Kingston, South Australia, daughter of Edward Ernest Dutton and Helen Ida Mary Venn. To he family and friends Mary was known as "Mollie."

Mollie Dutton was born in Adelaide. Her parents opposed her desire to nurse. At the age of 28 she began training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) in 1924. After a short term in charge of the Magill ward of the RAH, Mollie Dutton enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Nursing Service and as a matron served at RAAF hospitals in Darwin and Laverton, Victoria.

In 1943, while in Darwin, she receive a citation for the mention in despatches. The award says that "Matron Dutton was posted last year as matron of a northern medical base.
"Her energy and powers of organisation were responsible for the smooth operation of the unit, and her efficiency, example and tireless efforts have been an inspiration to the staff.
"Under primitive conditions and in an area subjected to many enemy bombing raids she worked unceasingly for the sick and wounded. Her unselfishness and cheerful personality had a splendid effect on the patients and staff."

After the war Miss Dutton returned to the RAH and was Sister in Charge of Bice Ward until 1954, when she retired to care for her elderly mother.

She died on Friday, 24 September 1993, aged 97 years, 6 months and 18 days, in Daw Paw Repatriation Hospital, Daws Park, South Australia.¹

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     Gweneth Kate Dutton was born on 29 December 1897 in Ardune Station, Naracoorte, South Australia, daughter of Edward Ernest Dutton and Helen Ida Mary Venn.

On 10 April 1928, Gweneth, aged 30, married Morris Middleton Llewellyn, aged 32, son of Richard Llewellyn and Florence Kate Maddern, in St Michael's Church in Mitcham, South Australia.¹

She died on Monday, 19 May 1986, aged 88 years, 4 months and 20 days, in Fullarton, South Australia,² and she was cremated at Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, South Australia.²

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     Helen Ida Dutton was born on 27 January 1904 in North Adelaide, South Australia, daughter of Edward Ernest Dutton and Helen Ida Mary Venn.

On 24 December 1931, Helen, aged 27, married Garnet Roper Male, aged 28, son of Horace James Male and Jane Roper, in St Michael's Church in Mitcham, South Australia.

She died on Sunday, 28 July 1985, aged 81 years, 6 months and 1 day, in Adelaide, South Australia,¹ and she was cremated at Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, South Australia, on 31 July 1985, and her cremated remains were interred in the West section, Rose Bed W1, position 064.¹

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     Reuben Reynolds Osborne was born on 11 January 1880 in Kersbrook, South Australia, son of John Ash Osborn and Elizabeth Paynter.¹

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     Effie Rose Venn was born on 2 November 1867 in Wattle Dell, Robe, South Australia, daughter of Robert Edward Venn and Helen Aiken Jamieson.

On 12 September 1891, Effie, aged 23, married William Leonard Burton, in Holy Trinity Church in Kingston, South Australia.¹

She died on Sunday, 11 November 1951, aged 84 years and 9 days, in Yorketown, South Australia.²

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      On 12 September 1891, William, married Effie Rose Venn, aged 23, daughter of Robert Edward Venn and Helen Aiken Jamieson, in Holy Trinity Church in Kingston, South Australia.¹

He died on Friday, 31 December 1943, in Yorketown, South Australia.²

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     William Henry Lord was born on 24 November 1871 in Barrier Ranges, New South Wales, Australia, son of Henry Fort Lord and Fanny Hobbs.¹

On 1 August 1891, William, aged 19, married Ada Emma Rawlins, aged 18, daughter of George Bourne Rawlins and Hannah Jane Nourse, in Silverton, New South Wales, Australia.²

He died on Saturday, 21 February 1953, aged 81 years, 2 months and 28 days, in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.³

William was buried in the Broken Hill Cemetery, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.³

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      Edward was also known as Edward Alfred John Whiley.² He was born about 1864.²

He died on Sunday, 26 August 1928, in the Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.²