Harry, Mrs F.E. (née Hibberd)

- bn – d. Wellington 7 September 1945. B.W.M.U. Dominion President 1926/7. Daughter of Rev. F. Hibberd who was 5-time president of the N.S.W. Baptist Union and a great mission enthusiast. In Australia Mrs Harry was the originator of the Girls’ Zenana Aid Society in N.S.W. and leader of the Junior C.E. work. She came with husband Rev. F.E. Harry (see separate entry) to Vivian St in 1922. Mrs Harry was partner to Rev. Harry in the service of the church, combining the duties of a Pastor’s Wife with the responsibilities of home and family. She worked with steadfastness and fidelity to the church and was President of the Ministers Wives’ Association. Ref.: Obituary: NZB, November 1945, 266.