Who was Nellie Payne?

An extraordinary life explored.

Dower chest for Gillian Youl. Carved 1949.

Dower chest for Gillian Youl.

DB116

Gill Youl married Richard (Dick) Thomas who was Nellie’s great nephew (grandson of Richard Charles Field).
This dower chest was carved by Nellie for their engagement in 1949. They were married in 1950.
It has been handed down to Gill’s daughter, Wendy.

Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 – 1954), Tuesday 7 February 1950, page 2

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Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers, and businesses that made the 2015 “Who was Nellie Payne?” exhibition such a success.

Tasmanian Community Fund

Meander Valley Council

Premier’s discretionary fund (Tasmania)

Arts Deloraine

Tasmanian Alkaloids

Amanda & Sean Manners

Westbury & Districts Historical Society

John Temple Gallery

Fitzpatrick’s Inn

Steven French Photography

John Kemp Photography (UK)

Virginia & Bill Greenhill