Marjorie Travers Butler was born on the 15 May 1883, the eldest child of Charles William Butler and Beatrice (nee Travers) of 'Ashfield', Sandy Bay. She lived at Sandy Bay and never married. She was a close friend of Dr Christine Walch of 'Summerhome', Moonah who practiced as a Gygnecologist and Obstetrician at 171 Macquarie Street, Hobart during that period. These diaries contain mainly references to Marjorie's association with Dr Walch (referred to as 'C' ), including her work delivering babies and tending patients as well as the familiy activities and social life revolving around life at 'Summerhome'. Dr Walch was cremated at Cornelian Bay cemetery on the 25 May 1981 aged 87 . Marjorie Butler was cremated at Cornelian Bay Cemetery on the 12 September 1972 aged 89.

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