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Johnston, Isabella Jane (1891 - 1976)

Born
1891
Barrhead, Scotland
Died
1976
Occupation
Community worker
Alternative Names
  • Johnston, Isabel (also known as)
  • Miller, Isabella (maiden name)

Summary

Isabella Johnston (née Miller) was born at Barrhead, Scotland in 1891. She joined her aunt Amelia MacDonald in Perth, Western Australia, in 1910 and became active in the Perth Women's Service Guilds of which her aunt [Amelia MacDonald] was a founder member.

Sources used to compile this entry: http://henrietta.liswa.wa.gov.au/search/aJohnston%2C+Isabella+Jane%2C+1891-1976./ajohnston+isabella+jane+1891+1976/-5,-1,0,B/frameset&FF=ajohnston+isabella+jane+1891+1976&1,1, accessed 2004-03-25.

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Archival resources

JS Battye Library of West Australian History, State Library of Western Australia

  • Isabel Johnston [photograph], 007399D; JS Battye Library of West Australian History, State Library of Western Australia. Details
  • Johnston, Isabella Jane, 1891-1976 Papers, 1909 - 1991, ACC 3926A.; Johnston, Isabella Jane (1891 - 1976); JS Battye Library of West Australian History, State Library of Western Australia. Details

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