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Geddes, William Butler (1855–1913)

sportsman

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W. B. Geddes, 1888 artist unknown

W. B. Geddes, 1888 artist unknown

Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney), 31 March 1888, p 35

Life Summary [details]

Birth

28 January, 1855
Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Death

12 April, 1913 (aged 58)
Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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