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Watling, Pearl Amelia Irene (Pearlie) (1905–1996)

shale miner and musician

Pearlie Watling with her accordion, c.1983

Pearlie Watling with her accordion, c.1983

National Library of Australia

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Pearlie Watling with her accordion, c.1983

Pearlie Watling with her accordion, c.1983

National Library of Australia

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Collins, Pearl Amelia Irene
  • Collins, Pearlie
Birth

18 October, 1905
Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

14 January, 1996 (aged 90)
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

general debility

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