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Newland, Sir John (1864–1932)

railwayman and politician

John Newland (1864-1932), by Swiss Studios, 1910s

John Newland (1864-1932), by Swiss Studios, 1910s

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John Newland (1864-1932), by Swiss Studios, 1910s

John Newland (1864-1932), by Swiss Studios, 1910s

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Newlands, John
Birth

4 August, 1864
Cawdor, Nairn, Scotland

Death

20 May, 1932 (aged 67)
Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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