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Mary Mayne

1826 — 4 September 1889

Mary Mayne (7‑49‑9)

On 19 August 1871 a fire broke out in Mary Mayne's stables and spread to the adjoining Cobb & Co stables. The City Volunteer Fire Brigade under Francis Beattie was summoned. Mary Mayne (1826-1889) was the widow of Patrick Mayne and an astute businesswoman who took over management of Patrick's estate and later conducted her own business interests.



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