Mrs Dines, long-standing member, dies

The death occurred in a private hospital in Toowoomba yesterday morning of Mrs. Ruth Spencer Dines, an old resident of the city. Mrs. Dines, who was 74 years of age, was well known for her keen interest in the work of St. James's Church of England and as a member of long standing in the Toowoomba Croquet Club.

Born in Manchester, England, Mrs. Dines came to Australia as a young girl. Her marriage to Mr. Mervyn Charles Dines took place in St. Paul's Church of England, Brisbane, on January 4, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Dines lived for some years in Brisbane, then came with their family to Toowoomba. Here Mr. Dines purchased a manufacturing business.

Besides her other interests, Mrs. Dines took an active part in the work of the Women's Hospital Help Society's Sewing Guild in connection with the Toowoomba General Hospital. She also took a keen and active interest in women's war work in the war of 1914-18. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Dines celebrated their golden wedding.

Mrs. Dines is survived by her husband, her daughters, who are Mrs. K. C. Robinson (Ashgrove, Brisbane), Mrs. A. G. Davidson (West Street, Toowoomba), and Mrs. Alan Mackay (Annerley, Brisbane), and by her two sons, Flight-Lieutenant Charles Dines (R.A.A.F., Sandgate), and Private Spencer M. Dines (A.I.F.). There are six grandchildren.

A service will take place in the chapel of the Crematorium, Mount Thompson, at 3 p.m. to-day.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 7 August 1945. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)