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Foster, Richard Witty (1856–1932)

storekeeper, farmer and politician

Richard Witty Foster (1856-1932), by Hammer & Co., 1910s

Richard Witty Foster (1856-1932), by Hammer & Co., 1910s

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Richard Witty Foster (1856-1932), by Hammer & Co., 1910s

Richard Witty Foster (1856-1932), by Hammer & Co., 1910s

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

20 August, 1856
Goodmanham, Yorkshire, England

Death

5 January, 1932 (aged 75)
St Peters, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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