Mrs Kate Angela Bligh of Dalby

[tom mix]

I am assisting a friend who is a female relative of Kate Angela Bligh who died in Queensland in March 1945. While she has a substantial written record of Kate's life, she wishes to find a photo of her, if possible.

Kate Bligh was " a splendid organiser and keen worker for movements in which she held an interest."

I was wondering if there is anyone currently connected the local Ambulance, local Girl Guides, local Red Cross or the local Catholic Church who could either provide a photo or information as to where one could be obtained.

Kate was also the recipient of the Kings Medal for philanthropic work. Perhaps there is a photo relating to that event ?

Thanks !
Alan

[CaroleW]

Was her maiden name O'Keefe

[Neale1961]

Dalby History Society might be a place to try.
http://www.dfhs.com.au/

[CaroleW]

A tree on Ancestry shows she was born 12.3.1845 & died on her 100th birthday

[Neale1961]

Obit here
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/187005538?searchTerm=“Kate%20bligh”

Jubilee Medal
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/217528885?searchTerm=“Kate%20bligh”

No photos 

[tom mix]

Thanks to everyone so far.
Yes, her maiden name was O'Keefe.
My friend is well off with written information. It is a photo she is hoping for. Yesterday I downloaded a Request for Research Form for her to send to Dalby FHS.
Trying all avenues.

Alan

[giblet]

Maybe try the State Library of Queensland as well. I was surprised they had a photo of one of my ancestors. Anything is worth a try especially when she was involved with so many organisations.

https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/

[Dundee]

A tree on Ancestry shows she was born 12.3.1845 & died on her 100th birthday

According to both NSW and Qld indexes she was born 15 Oct 1857 so she was actually 87 when she died.

Debra 

[Ruskie]

If your friend is not in touch with any relatives perhaps she could try to find some. Family may have photos.

CWA might be worth contacting too (if they are active in Dalby.)