Edith Lucy Oldbury
New Zealand domestic servant, storekeeper, community leader
About Edith Lucy Oldbury
Lived 1888 – 1977 (aged 88–89). Edith Lucy Oldbury was a New Zealand domestic worker and storekeeper.
Edith Lucy Oldbury (née Morfett; 26 May 1888 – 13 September 1977), was a New Zealand domestic servant, storekeeper and community leader. She was born in Kamo, New Zealand, in 1888.
In the 1972 Queen's Birthday Honours, Oldbury was awarded the British Empire Medal, for services to the community.
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Who was Edith Lucy Oldbury?
New Zealand domestic servant, storekeeper, community leader
When was Edith Lucy Oldbury born?
Edith Lucy Oldbury was born in 1888.
When did Edith Lucy Oldbury die?
Edith Lucy Oldbury died in 1977.
What was Edith Lucy Oldbury's occupation?
Edith Lucy Oldbury was a domestic worker and storekeeper.
What nationality was Edith Lucy Oldbury?
Edith Lucy Oldbury was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edith Lucy Oldbury. https://biography.guide/edith-lucy-oldbury/
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