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Brunton, Christine Dorothy (Dot) (1890–1977)

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Christine Dorothy Brunton (1890-1977), by Bertram Park, 1920s

Christine Dorothy Brunton (1890-1977), by Bertram Park, 1920s

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Christine Dorothy Brunton (1890-1977), by Bertram Park, 1920s

Christine Dorothy Brunton (1890-1977), by Bertram Park, 1920s

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Dawson, Dorothy
Birth

11 October, 1890
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

5 June, 1977 (aged 86)
Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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