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Gilruth, John Anderson (1871–1937)

veterinary scientist and administrator

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John Anderson Gilruth (1871-1937), by unknown photographer, 1912

John Anderson Gilruth (1871-1937), by unknown photographer, 1912

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an24294371 [Gilruth (right) with Josiah Thomas and Sir Walter Barttelot]

Life Summary [details]

Birth

17 February, 1871
Auchmithie, Forfarshire, Scotland

Death

4 March, 1937 (aged 66)
South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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