Mary Loudon

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DescriptionMary Loudon, born on 9 January 1865, was the daughter of Helen and Alexander Loudon. Mary and her siblings attended the Lawrence Grammar School and Lawrence District High School. Mary pursued a career as a teacher, teaching first at Lawrence. In August 1885, she took up a position to teach under Mr. Charles Kerr at Waipori School. She held this position for 12-years.

Mary was very well-respected in the Waipori community, and liked by her students. She was a talented singer and actively involved in organising community dances and socials. She was also dedicated to the Waipori Wesleyan Church.

In August 1898, Mary accepted a position as First Assistant at the Highcliffe School in Dunedin.

This information comes from page 192 of Gold Beneath Dark Waters | The People of Waipori,' by David Still.PhotographerUnknown DateC.1895RightsThis item is out of copyright. ContributorWaipori Goldfields Charitable Trust

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SubjectsEducationPeople and FamiliesGoldminingPlaceLawrence Waipori Goldfields

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