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McKean, Lorna Crawford (1914–1963)

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Lorna McKean, c.1954

Lorna McKean, c.1954

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Lorna McKean, c.1954

Lorna McKean, c.1954

photo provided by family

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Hanly, Lorna
Birth

13 August, 1914
Arncliffe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

26 October, 1963 (aged 49)
Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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