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Anderson, Sir David Murray (1874–1936)

naval officer and governor

David Murray Anderson (1874-1936), by unknown photographer, 1936

David Murray Anderson (1874-1936), by unknown photographer, 1936

State Library of New South Wales, Home and Away - 13162

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David Murray Anderson (1874-1936), by unknown photographer, 1936

David Murray Anderson (1874-1936), by unknown photographer, 1936

State Library of New South Wales, Home and Away - 13162

Life Summary [details]

Birth

11 April, 1874
Newton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England

Death

30 October, 1936 (aged 62)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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