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About Doris Thelma Holland
- Image courtesy National Portrait Gallery UK.
- More commonly known as "THELMA", she was born "DORIS THELMA BESANT" in Victoria (with her birth registered as such and her later enrolled under that same name on Australian Electoral Rolls for all years 1931 to 1942 inclusive while still residing in Victoria (a birth announcement also appears "Doris Thelma Besant" in The Argus Melbourne 25 Jun 1910 p13).
- Personal reasons saw her later adopting her first christian name to "DOROTHY" dropping reference to Doris upon her arrival in UK.
- Marriage Report; The Argus Melbourne (with image) 29 October 1943 p6 & Daily Advertiser Wagga 13 Sept 1943 p2.
- Obituary ; The Independant UK. 9 Mar 1995
- The (Wagga Wagga) Daily Advertiser, of Monday, Sept. 13, 1943: "Vyvyan Holland, who is the son of Oscar Wilde, but who, since childhood, has not used his father's surname, was married to Thelma Besant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Besant, of Burwood, Melbourne, at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, on Saturday. Mr. Holland is a translator of considerable note, especially of Paul Morand's books. Miss Besant, who before the war lectured throughout Australia, is now manager of a London salon. She was given away by the managing director, Mr. G.H. Forsythe. The best man was Lord Birkenhead. Flying-Officer Roderick Hilton, from Adelaide, was among the groomsmen. The reception was held in Whistler's house in Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. H.G. Wells, and Augustus John were among the guests."
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Doris Thelma Holland's Timeline
| 1910 |
June 19, 1910
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Barnard Street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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| 1946 |
January 1, 1946
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London, County of London, England, United Kingdom
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| 1995 |
March 1, 1995
Age 84
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Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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