Pulling, Mary Etheldred (1871–1951)

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Pulling, Mary Etheldred (1871–1951)

New Zealand headmistress and religious writer. Born July 26, 1871, at Belchamp St Paul, Essex, England; died Mar 24, 1951, at Te Awamutu, New Zealand; dau. of James (cleric) and Elizabeth Mary (Hodgson) Pulling.

Immigrated to New Zealand to establish church school for girls, Diocesan School (1904); served as headmistress until retirement (1926); wrote religious treatises and book of Lenten meditations; lived reclusive life from 1930.

See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).

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