DOBBIE, Mary Beatrix 1850–1880

Sister of H. B. Dobbie, aunt of Beatrix Dobie (below). Was living in Opunake near Parihaka and out sketching when a Maori not belonging to the district rode up and demanded money. When she

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refused and threatened to report him he killed her. He was tried and condemned to death. The Armed Constabulary put up a monument to her.