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Halls, Geraldine Mary (1919–1996)

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Geraldine Jay at her parents' North Adelaide home, c1960s

Geraldine Jay at her parents' North Adelaide home, c1960s

Courtesy of Milazzo family

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Geraldine Jay at her parents' North Adelaide home, c1960s

Geraldine Jay at her parents' North Adelaide home, c1960s

Courtesy of Milazzo family

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  • Jay, Geraldine Mary
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17 December, 1919
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Death

26 October, 1996 (aged 76)
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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