BARDEN, Elaine Veronica

Name – BARDEN, Elaine Veronica
Born – 28/05/1957
Died – 29/05/1957
Location – No 57 Catholic Section
Mother – Margaret Mary O’Brien
Father – Francis Lloyd Barden

Notes –  Elaine Veronica Barden was born to Margaret Mary (nee O’Brien) and Francis Lloyd Barden who lived on their property, Golden Arrow at Hannaford. They grazed sheep and were often noted in the newspapers for obtaining high wool prices for their fleece.

Mr Barden was amongst those who thought an amphibious jeep for an ambulance for the area was an excellent idea, and he donated money to help buy one. Elaines parents were active in the sporting and grazier’s committees in the area.

Elaine had three uncles on her fathers side of the family, Alfred, Bertie and Lyle Barden.

Sadly for her parents, Elaine died the day after her birth.

The headstone on the grave of Elaine reads – In Loving Memory of Baby Elaine Veronica Barden. Passed away 29th May, 1957.

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