Identifiernot specifiedDate1958Photographernot specifiedDescriptionElinor (Ellie) Caroline Wray was born October 1899. She was the daughter of Arthur and Annie Wray. She spent her childhood living in 'Derry' Sutherland Road, Beecroft and attended Miss Long's school in Beecroft. She was active in local theatrical, dramatic and elocutionary productions. Later in life Elinor became a leader in the field of Speech Pathology. She passed away in 1992 at the age of 93.
Pictured in the middle of the front row is Elinor Wray with foundation members of the Lost Chord Club in 1958. Elinor, a Speech Therapist, formed the Lost Chord Club in 1958. Miss Wray had completed her formal training as a Speech Therapist in the U.K. at several different hospitals. On returning home, she found no formal club or Association for the training or education of laryngectomees.
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Building NameWray FamilyLost Chord ClubGeotagThe Wray Family from Beecroft
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