NOTED SOCIAL WORKER
DEATH OF MRS. MARY HIGGS (Received March 2.'!. 5.5 p.m.) Brifisli Wireless RUOKY. March 22 The death lias occurred of Mrs. Mary Hi ggs, 0.8. E., of Oldham, Lancashire, ag(Ml 8-' i. Her life was devoted to social work, particularly on behalf of friendless tramps and for nearly 50 years her whole energies were directed toward improving the conditions of the poor and particularly to the provision of decent accommodation for homeless women.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22685, 24 March 1937, Page 13
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76NOTED SOCIAL WORKER New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22685, 24 March 1937, Page 13
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