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Beattie, William Anderson (1902–1980)

agricultural consultant

William Anderson Beattie (1902-1980), by unknown photographer, c1961

William Anderson Beattie (1902-1980), by unknown photographer, c1961

Herald & Weekly Times Portrait Collection, State Library of Victoria, H38849/319

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William Anderson Beattie (1902-1980), by unknown photographer, c1961

William Anderson Beattie (1902-1980), by unknown photographer, c1961

Herald & Weekly Times Portrait Collection, State Library of Victoria, H38849/319

Life Summary [details]

Birth

4 July, 1902
Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand

Death

14 July, 1980 (aged 78)
Ringwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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