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Dobell, Sir William (1899–1970)

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William Dobell, by Monte Luke, 1940s

William Dobell, by Monte Luke, 1940s

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William Dobell, by Monte Luke, 1940s

William Dobell, by Monte Luke, 1940s

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an12148811

Life Summary [details]

Birth

24 September, 1899
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Death

13 May, 1970 (aged 70)
Wangi Wangi, New South Wales, Australia

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