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« on: Friday 11 March 22 05:46 GMT (UK) »
I'm the Author of this subject & I'm completely lost, so I'll do a bit of back tracking!
There is a fixation among forum members that Harold George Crase is Sybil Edith Crase's father.
Repeating myself, but why has Sybil said her father is John Robert Crase from NSW in a newspaper marriage notice, and on her marriage certificate? It's also stated that her parents are dead - died pre 1923.
Edith Annie Forster, nee Douglas doesn't marry H G Crase until 1902 (Sybil born 1901). When Edith & Harold's divorce is aired in court, all Edith's dirty linen is aired. I presume an illegitimate child would be mentioned.
Marion K Kemp, Harold's 2nd wife was at Adelaide Conservatorium for 3 years, graduating in December 1903. During that time, Marion is performing in concerts etc. I doubt she's had time to have a baby to Harold G Crase, 9 years before she marries him.
Re Forster death certificate - note death recorded Jan 1901. Edith & George Forster were divorced in Dec 1898, after 6 months marriage, from Jan - June 1896. I need to check again for a Forster birth.
I have missed the fact that Sybil is living with Harold Crase's Mother in Law, in Subiaco, Perth. When? Address? Can someone please post that source?
Eleanor Crase. I agree it is possible she is a relation. Maybe even a sister - I can't find a birth record for her.
We have enough ideas & names on this forum post to confuse us all, without me adding Sybil's Adelaide Conservatorium Benefactor. She was a rich "old Lady" that I suspect helped many young ladies with musical talent.
So good to have lots of helpful input. Thanks everyone.
Valsgirl