Elma Beatrice Carter Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 28th October 2025. Late of Scone. Aged 89 years. Loved wife of Brian (deceased). Loving mother to David and Deborah. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Dearly, remembered by all her family and friends. A graveside service for Elma will be held on Friday 7th November 2025 in the Scone Lawn Cemetery, New England Highway, Scone NSW commencing at 11am. If you would like to let Elma's family know you are thinking of them, please access the

Meet Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner (1912–2006) — the genius who created everyday innovations that changed lives, especially for women. She patented the sanitary belt (a forerunner to the modern pad), along with inventions like the toilet paper holder, a shower back washer, and a carrier for walkers and wheelchairs. Despite facing discrimination that delayed recognition of her work, Mary never stopped creating. She went on to hold five patents—more than any other African American woman of her era