The array of certificates awarded to Edna suggest a very active, talented, and community-minded young woman:
• A home nursing certificate from the St. John's Ambulance Association.
• An Award of Merit from the Motueka Music Festival in 1938 for her vocal solo.
• An Award of Merit from the Nelson Competitions Society in 1940 for the girl's song under-16 section.
• A certificate from the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, in 1939, for completing the 880 yards event.
Perhaps you know Edna's story?
Did Edna continue with her early interests? Perhaps she trained as a nurse and looked after injured servicemen returning from the war?
Maybe she became an accomplished singer and enjoyed a glittering stage career?
Or did she become a champion swimmer and go on to break numerous records?
However her life turned out, we'd love to return these records of Edna's accomplishments to her family, their rightful owner.
If you know something that might help us find Edna McNabb's family, please get in touch. Visit the Rightful Owners' Facebook page or call 0800 327 994 and tell us the story.
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