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James Close (1841–1907)

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  • inquest, Collie Miner (WA), 13 April 1907, p 4

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'Close, James (1841–1907)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/close-james-33200/text, accessed 12 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1841
Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England

Death

April, 1907 (aged ~ 66)
Collie, Western Australia, Australia

Cause of Death

suicide

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