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Kathleen Phyllis Yalden (Phyl) Ophel (1907–2000)

Phyl Harnett as Sylvia (left), and Joyce Coombes as Crystal, in 'The Women', c1940, MOPA

Phyl Harnett as Sylvia (left), and Joyce Coombes as Crystal, in 'The Women', c1940, MOPA

Museum of Performing Arts, Perth

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'Ophel, Kathleen Phyllis Yalden (Phyl) (1907–2000)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/ophel-kathleen-phyllis-yalden-phyl-34196/text, accessed 11 October 2024.

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Phyl Harnett as Sylvia (left), and Joyce Coombes as Crystal, in 'The Women', c1940, MOPA

Phyl Harnett as Sylvia (left), and Joyce Coombes as Crystal, in 'The Women', c1940, MOPA

Museum of Performing Arts, Perth

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Harnett, Kathleen Phyllis Yalden
  • Kennedy, Kathleen Phyllis Yalden
  • Mrs Harris (party name)
Birth

30 December, 1907
Sale, Victoria, Australia

Death

17 June, 2000 (aged 92)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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