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Ada Augusta Holman (nee Kidgell), 1904
Ada Augusta Holman (née Kidgell) (3 October 1869 – 3 April 1949) was a journalist and novelist in New South Wales, Australia. However, her writing career was increasingly curtailed after her marriage to politician William Arthur Holman, who was to become Premier of New South Wales. Early life Ada Kidgell was born in Ballarat, Victoria on 3 October 1869, the daughter of journalist Ebenezer Kidgell and his wife Agnes (née Martin). Her father worked on ''Clunes Guardian'', the ''Hawthorn and Boroondara Standard'' and in 1895–1902 as sub-editor, ''The Sunday Times'', Sydney. She became a teacher at a private school in Narrandera, New South Wales. Literary career Ada Kidgell was active in debating societies and well-informed about literature and politics. She published short stories and political articles under her own name and a number of pseudonyms including "Marcus Malcom", "Nardoo" and "Myee". She was an active member of the Fellowship of Australian Writers. Her books ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ada Augusta Holman (nee Kidgell), 1904
Ada Augusta Holman (née Kidgell) (3 October 1869 – 3 April 1949) was a journalist and novelist in New South Wales, Australia. However, her writing career was increasingly curtailed after her marriage to politician William Arthur Holman, who was to become Premier of New South Wales. Early life Ada Kidgell was born in Ballarat, Victoria on 3 October 1869, the daughter of journalist Ebenezer Kidgell and his wife Agnes (née Martin). Her father worked on ''Clunes Guardian'', the ''Hawthorn and Boroondara Standard'' and in 1895–1902 as sub-editor, ''The Sunday Times'', Sydney. She became a teacher at a private school in Narrandera, New South Wales. Literary career Ada Kidgell was active in debating societies and well-informed about literature and politics. She published short stories and political articles under her own name and a number of pseudonyms including "Marcus Malcom", "Nardoo" and "Myee". She was an active member of the Fellowship of Australian Writers. Her books ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |