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William Dargin (1836–1914)

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. William Dargin, one of Bathurst's eldest residents. He was the second son of the late Mr. William [i.e. John] Dargin, the descendants of whom were amongst the early Bathurst settlers in and around Bathurst. The deceased, who was 77 years of age, was a brother of the late Mr. John Dargin, well-known in the early sporting history of Bathurst, and leaves a widow and grown-up family. He had resided in Bathurst all his life.

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'Dargin, William (1836–1914)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/dargin-william-29290/text36356, accessed 6 May 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

16 February, 1836
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Death

25 January, 1914 (aged 77)
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

diarrhoea

Religious Influence

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