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A Temuka wedding ~ 1896

This entry is part 8 of 18 in the series The Brosnahans of Temuka

As it’s St Valentine’s Day, we’re off to 1896 Temuka, South Canterbury, for a wedding – the nuptials of Mr Patrick Dennis Hoare and Miss Mary Brosnahan. A WEDDIGN AT TEMUKA. (From an occasional Correspondent.) Temuka, May 2, 1896. One of the nicest weddings that has been celebrated in Temuka for many years took place…

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Where there’s a Will, there’s a way ~ Amanuensis Monday

This entry is part 7 of 18 in the series The Brosnahans of Temuka

When I finally received a copy of John Brosnahan’s Will1 in the post, I was very excited, hoping that it would reveal information about his family. It did. It gave the names of three sons, five daughters (and their married names), his wife, father, a sister, and a grandson. Eureka! James Brosnahan Ann Brosnahan John…

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