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Watson, Andrew Dougald (1885–1962)

Antarctic explorer and headmaster

Andrew Dougald Watson (1885-1962), by Morton Henry Moyes, 1912-13

Andrew Dougald Watson (1885-1962), by Morton Henry Moyes, 1912-13

State Library of New South Wales, Home and Away - 36071

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Andrew Dougald Watson (1885-1962), by Morton Henry Moyes, 1912-13

Andrew Dougald Watson (1885-1962), by Morton Henry Moyes, 1912-13

State Library of New South Wales, Home and Away - 36071

Life Summary [details]

Birth

27 June, 1885
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Death

9 January, 1962 (aged 76)
Cremorne, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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