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Oakes, Charles William (1861–1928)

jeweller and politician

Charles William Oakes (1861-1928), by Swiss Studios, 1913-14

Charles William Oakes (1861-1928), by Swiss Studios, 1913-14

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an23479474

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Charles William Oakes (1861-1928), by Swiss Studios, 1913-14

Charles William Oakes (1861-1928), by Swiss Studios, 1913-14

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an23479474

Life Summary [details]

Birth

30 November, 1861
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Death

3 July, 1928 (aged 66)
Bellevue Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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