Miller Family - F119

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From The Register of Monday 22 February 1926:

Miss Miller, of Mary street, Unley, celebrated her ninety-fifth birthday on Thursday night in the presence of more than 50 friends. It was a very happy and unique gathering, and the old lady was the recipient of many congratulations and gifts.

Miss Miller was born near London, and arrived in South Australia in the ship City of Adelaide on July 31, 1869. She has had a remarkable career. For many years she lived at Strathalbyn with her brother, and during her residence in that town endeared herself to the people— particularly members of the Church of England, for which she laboured zealously. Since her removal to Adelaide, 30 years ago, she has continued in the good work of administering help and relief to others.

Miss Miller is a remarkable conversationalist, and can relate the story of her life, and incidents connected therewith, in a most realistic and vivid manner. She is passionately fond of music and drama, and a keen critic.

On the occasion of her ninety-fifth birthday, Miss Miller was well and in merry mood. Mr. V. B. Simeon, a lifelong friend, in appropriate terms proposed the health of Miss Miller. The toast was supported by Mr. Coleman, and was most heartily received. Miss Miller expressed her gratitude for the kindly feelings that had been shown to her, and concluded with the wish that she just desired to live as long as her Heavenly Father permitted. Musical and elocutionary items were contributed by the guests, but the gem of the evening was a recital by Miss Miller, entitled 'King Hezikiah.' It portrayed the remarkable gifts which the old lady possesses, and without the slightest hesitation, and in dear enunciation and dramatic manner, the item was rendered word perfectly.

Voyage to Adelaide in 1869
Under command of	Captain John Bruce
Departure port	London
Departure date	13th May 1869
Arrival port	Semaphore
Arrival date	31st July 1869
Voyage duration	77 days
Port of Call
Port of call	Plymouth
Arrival	14th May 1869
Departure	15th May 1869

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