The Matriarch

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Across
  1. 1. out of control screening plant in Mary’s back yard
  2. 3. often after laughing too hard Mary has been known to … herself (3)
  3. 7. anchor shaped wall weather ornament that is often tapped
  4. 8. type of celebratory pudding Mary annually smuggles on to planes
  5. 9. At weddings Mary has been known to cause head injuries with blocks of a particular paper
  6. 12. John and Mary often engage in this activity on the green
  7. 13. type of boots Mary purchased to help her son with sport
  8. 14. Mary always desperately needs more of this natural element at her house
  9. 15. regular pastime where time seems to stand still for Mary (hint she never loses!)
  10. 18. Queensland home town where the weather is always perfect
  11. 22. I love a …….. Bear with blue eyes and ginger hair (5)
  12. 23. this item left cylindrical marks under the Kirkland kitchen table
  13. 24. something Mary has always provided to her family & friends
  14. 26. something Mary often finds difficult to keep to herself
  15. 28. four lettered secret ingredient for Mary’s delicious pasty
  16. 29. song lyric…..she loves you, yes, yes,.... (3)
  17. 31. Name of vessel that bought Ivor & Mary to Australia
  18. 32. type of German vehicle used by young Kirkland family used for commuting
  19. 34. holiday destination with big dish
  20. 38. number of children to Mary & Ivor
  21. 39. marine safety item famously requested by Mary after too many drinks
  22. 41. Partner from Mackay who has one dodgy knee
  23. 42. name of champion Pacer yacht
  24. 43. Beveridge that is often the cause of multiple ‘lost’ days for Mary
  25. 46. oral implant that cause distress when forgotten
  26. 47. mythical rotation device that sat under scrabble board
  27. 48. nigh-night, …… (8)
  28. 50. Kirkland dog
  29. 52. bathroom slang. “I need to jump a big …..”(5)
Down
  1. 2. kirkland block on the peninsula was situated at this place
  2. 3. “sing at the table, die in a ………..” (9)
  3. 4. educational office where Mary worked for a period of time
  4. 5. sweet kept in plastic container and offered to family at regular intervals
  5. 6. 1970’s classic mince & vegetable dinner prepared by Mary
  6. 10. much loved desert prepared by nanny
  7. 11. name of water body near Mary’s birth place “Norfolk, …..” (6)
  8. 16. sheet music often found on the piano in Mt Eliza. “Dr, ………(7)
  9. 17. number of children to Henry & Ella
  10. 19. what Mary likes to do with every electrical item electrical item ever purchased
  11. 20. son in laws hidden profession and name
  12. 21. name of street where electrical business was located
  13. 25. type of school located in the north of Mt Eliza where Mary worked and was a much loved
  14. 27. sadly missed loving husband, father and grandfather
  15. 30. number of grandchildren to Mary & Ivor
  16. 31. Mary could sometimes do with one of these to link her thoughts and mouth
  17. 33. zany Australian based brother
  18. 35. Mary has been known to walk into this type of door
  19. 36. term of endearment for foolish act. I’ve just done a …. (4)
  20. 37. type of internet based visual communication where often Mary’s nose is the only facial feature seen
  21. 40. Mary’s maiden name
  22. 44. Mary’s golf advice, “you lifted your..” (4)
  23. 45. Seaside UK town with pleasure beach. Great ……… (8)
  24. 49. Mt Eliza street where loving family home was situated
  25. 51. name of bowls event on Mondays that Mary likes to attend?