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Gowing, Dennis (1930–1991)

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Dennis Gowing, with his Melbourne Cup trophy, by Rennie Ellis, 1985

Dennis Gowing, with his Melbourne Cup trophy, by Rennie Ellis, 1985

photo privately sourced

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Dennis Gowing, with his Melbourne Cup trophy, by Rennie Ellis, 1985

Dennis Gowing, with his Melbourne Cup trophy, by Rennie Ellis, 1985

photo privately sourced

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Whyte, Marshall Dennis
  • Dennis, Kevin
Birth

3 November, 1930
St Pancras, London, England

Death

3 December, 1991 (aged 61)
Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (bladder)

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