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Pattilini Wilson (1876–1961)
Born, Auckland, New Zealand. Grand-daughter of Rev. John Hobbs, one of New Zealand’s earliest settlers at the mission station of Russell, Bay of Islands, Auckland, who was instrumental in helping to bring about the great Treaty of Waitangi. Educated at Mrs. May’s Girls’ School, Napier, New Zealand. Adopted by her late uncle, John Close, of Napier, where she lived up to the time of his death. Wife of James Wilson, Esq., Retired Deputy Chief Manager of the National Bank of Australasia,...