1943

The war years presented further challenges to Mary, one of which was the Wentworth being requisitioned by the US Navy to accommodate submariners; but it was another regular Wentworth guest who had an even greater impact on Mary’s life, a farmer 13 years her junior, called Arnold “Joe” Raine.

After a growing friendship and 25 years as a widow, Mary married Joe on 3 December 1943 and became Mrs Mary Raine. Her marriage with Joe not only provided her with comfort and care, but also gave her a trusted business partner. Over their 16 years of marriage, they ran her empire together as Mary continued to add to it with more property acquisitions.