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Margery “Marge” Kidd Cowan

Birth	:	11 Oct 1927 Taree, Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia
Death	:	8 Feb 2014 Hannam Vale, Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia
Burial	:	Moorland General Cemetery, Moorland, Mid-Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate	:	-31.7670820, 152.6688390
Description	:	Strength and enduring spirit Tribute Margery Cowan 1927 - 2014 Margery (Marge) Kidd was born on October 11, 1927 in Taree, the third child of five children born to Douglas Alexander and Elizabeth (Bessie) Marion Kidd (nee Everingham) who farmed a property in Isaac's Lane, Johns River. Growing up in the Depression meant that life was Kidd family. After attending Johns River Primary School during her young years Marge her commenced her secondary education at Nabiac High School but her ceased when her mother passed away at the age of 38, necessitating 13-year-old Marge to leave school and... Read More	Strength and enduring spirit Tribute Margery Cowan 1927 - 2014 Margery (Marge) Kidd was born on October 11, 1927 in Taree, the third child of five children born to Douglas Alexander and Elizabeth (Bessie) Marion Kidd (nee Everingham) who farmed a property in Isaac's Lane, Johns River. Growing up in the Depression meant that life was Kidd family. After attending Johns River Primary School during her young years Marge her commenced her secondary education at Nabiac High School but her ceased when her mother passed away at the age of 38, necessitating 13-year-old Marge to leave school and to become carer of her younger siblings. Later her father remarried Violet Isaac and they had a further seven children. Marge had been a good student and a gifted sportswoman, excelling at athletics and cricket. Years later she told her family that she would have been wicket keeper for the Australian Women's Cricket Team if she had continued her schooling. At the age of 16 Marge met Donald (Don) Percival Cowan, a timber getter and logger from Hannam Vale, and they were married at Stewarts River on October 14, 1944. Don was granted a selection of land at the end of Deep Creek Road, Hannam Vale with the goal of clearing the timbered land with-in a given timeframe determined by the New South Wales Department of Lands. Don and Marge toiled long hours to own the property, living at first in a one room slab hut. In 1945 their first child, Greg was born and then Gae in 1948. Their first years of marriage involved physically demanding work and isolation with Marge needing to be self-reliant and resourceful to cope with child rearing, often on her own. With the land cleared in accordance with departmental conditions, the selection was granted and Don and Marge established a dairy farm on the Deep Creek property. Throughout the district they were considered true pioneers of the Hannam Vale area having converted the land from virgin bush to productive dairy country. Nita and Carolyn joined the expanding Cowan family in 1955 and 1957 respectively, coinciding with the expansion of the dairy industry in the Stewarts River Valley. In 1962 the Cowans moved to Hannam Vale Road where the better pasture along the river flats was advantageous for grazing dairy cattle. Also, the location afforded better access to transport, schools and shops, providing many opportunities for the young family and reducing the isolation for Marge. This was to become her home for her last 52 years Murray arrived in 1963 and Colin in 1969, a span of almost 24 years between the first and sixth children. Marge was a very hard worker and kept milking twice per day while caring for the home, organising the children and assisting with community projects. Throughout the years Marge was very active in many community organisations and activities, especially Hannam Vale Public School Parents and Citizens Association, where she was a member for 30 years, often holding executive positions while her children attended the school. Both she and Don were honoured with life membership for their services to the school. Marge's support and commitment continued beyond her children's school years helping to plan the school's centenary celebrations in 1992 and coaching tennis to the older pupils for approximately 20 years. Former tennis students hold fond memories of these coaching sessions. Also, Marge was actively involved in the Hannam Vale Hall Committee, Church of England Guild, local show committees, the Salvation Army, Sunday School, tennis club, Chatham High School canteen, the Manning Area Community Bus and in recent years, bible studies classes held at her family home. Don passed away in October, 1998 at the age 80, farewelling his wife of 54 years and ending a partnership built on a strong foundation of hard work, mutual respect, selflessness and community spirit. In 2007 Marge was awarded the Citizen of the Year in recognition of her valued service given to the Hannam Vale community over the previous six decades. In her final years Marge maintained an interest in family, the community and farm life until she died suddenly on February 8, 2014 aged 86. She is survived by her six children, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grand-children and five sisters. On October 12, 2014 a memorial plaque was unveiled in the small village of Hannam Vale "to honour the strength and enduring spirit that was Marge Cowan. Her everlasting dedication to the community stands as an inspiration to us all as her legacy continues on." "Her smile and footprints are left upon this valley as a constant reminder that one woman can make a difference."Manning River Times, Friday, 2 Jan 2015

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Where is Margery “Marge” Kidd Cowan's memorial?
Margery “Marge” Kidd Cowan's memorial is located at: Moorland General Cemetery, Moorland, Mid-Coast Council, Australia.
When did Margery “Marge” Kidd Cowan death?
Margery “Marge” Kidd Cowan death on 8 Feb 2014 in Hannam Vale, Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia
Where are the coordinates of the Margery “Marge” Kidd Cowan's memorial?
Latitude: -31.7670820
Longitude: 152.6688390

Family Members:

Parent

Douglas Alexander Kidd

(1901 - 1975)

Elizabeth Marion “Bessie” Everingham Kidd

(1903 - 1941)

Spouse

Donald Percival Cowan

(1918 - 1998)

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Coordinate: -31.7670820, 152.6688390

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