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Tolmer, Alexander Richard (Alex) (1914–1998)

army officer, toy manufacturer, and philanthropist

Alex Tolmer, c.1948

Alex Tolmer, c.1948

David Tolmer

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Alex Tolmer, c.1948

Alex Tolmer, c.1948

David Tolmer

Life Summary [details]

Birth

17 August, 1914
Broome, Western Australia, Australia

Death

27 March, 1998 (aged 83)
Ashmore, Queensland, Australia

Cause of Death

Parkinson's

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