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Life Summary

Name Harry William McDowell
Born

5 January, 1913
Alberton, South Australia, Australia

Died

24 March, 1979 (aged 66)
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (larynx)

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* Dates are approximate