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Calwell, Arthur Augustus (1896–1973)

politician

Arthur Augustus Calwell (1896-1973), by P. I. King, 1940s

Arthur Augustus Calwell (1896-1973), by P. I. King, 1940s

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Arthur Augustus Calwell (1896-1973), by P. I. King, 1940s

Arthur Augustus Calwell (1896-1973), by P. I. King, 1940s

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an10488254

Life Summary [details]

Birth

28 August, 1896
West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

8 July, 1973 (aged 76)
East Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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