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Shumack, Clara Jane (1899–1974)

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Clara Shumack, in fancy dress, 1941

Clara Shumack, in fancy dress, 1941

Northern Territory Library, 10070/​17114

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Clara Shumack, in fancy dress, 1941

Clara Shumack, in fancy dress, 1941

Northern Territory Library, 10070/​17114

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17 June, 1899
Portland, New South Wales, Australia

Death

23 December, 1974 (aged 75)
Strathfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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