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Purnell, David Maxwell (Max) (1916–2000)

insurance manager, community worker and arts administrator

David (Max) Purnell

David (Max) Purnell

NAA A9301, 130773

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David (Max) Purnell

David (Max) Purnell

NAA A9301, 130773

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Birth

22 April, 1916
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Death

17 March, 2000 (aged 83)
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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