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Guy Maxwell (Bill) Johnston (1918–1998)

Guy Maxwell Johnston, c. 1940 photographer unknown

Guy Maxwell Johnston, c. 1940 photographer unknown

item A9301, 20206, National Archives of Australia

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Guy Maxwell Johnston, c. 1940 photographer unknown

Guy Maxwell Johnston, c. 1940 photographer unknown

item A9301, 20206, National Archives of Australia

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Bennie, Guy Maxwell
Birth

17 January, 1918
Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia

Death

29 July, 1998 (aged 80)
The Entrance, New South Wales, Australia

Religious Influence

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