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Chisholm, Alexander Hugh (Alec) (1890–1977)

journalist, ornithologist and encyclopaedist

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Alec Chisholm, 1930s

Alec Chisholm, 1930s

National Library of Australia, 41007098

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28 March, 1890
Maryborough, Victoria, Australia

Death

10 July, 1977 (aged 87)
Cremorne, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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