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William Joseph Cross (1855–1943)

The death of Dr. William Joseph Cross, in a private hospital at Lilydale, is reported. Dr. Cross was well known in Portland, where he used to visit regularly in the holiday season. He is survived by a widow (nee Laidlaw.)

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'Cross, William Joseph (1855–1943)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/cross-william-joseph-16405/text28367, accessed 28 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

21 December, 1855
Canada

Death

5 October, 1943 (aged 87)
Lilydale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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