Elizabeth Kirkham Elizabeth Kirkham i(A44295 works by) (birth name: Elizabeth Pennington Bayly) (a.k.a. Mrs T. Kirkham)
Also writes as: Kyra Keith
Born: Established: 1853 ; Died: Ceased: 6 Aug 1901 North Adelaide, Adelaide - North / North East, Adelaide, South Australia,
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Married to Tom Kirkham of Ashbourne, Bessie Kirkham published serials, short stories, poetry and articles in the local newspaper, the Southern Argus, under the pseudonym 'Kyra Keith'. It is believed that she also contributed to The Bulletin . She died at the age of 48.

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Notes

  • She was connected by marriage to Christina Kirkham (qv), who wrote a novel as 'Dene Drewe' and also to Ettie Bode (qv).
  • Manuscripts held by Simon Hinge, PO Box 7557 St Kilda Road, Vic. 8004.
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