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Scratchley, Sir Peter Henry (1835–1885)

military engineer and colonial administrator

Peter Henry Scratchley (1835-1885), by unknown engraver, 1885

Peter Henry Scratchley (1835-1885), by unknown engraver, 1885

La Trobe Picture Collection, State Library of Victoria, A/S11/02/85/20

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Peter Henry Scratchley (1835-1885), by unknown engraver, 1885

Peter Henry Scratchley (1835-1885), by unknown engraver, 1885

La Trobe Picture Collection, State Library of Victoria, A/S11/02/85/20

Life Summary [details]

Birth

24 August, 1835
Paris, France

Death

2 December, 1885 (aged 50)
at sea

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