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David James Dunstan (1795–1881)

We are sorry to have to announce the death of Mr. David Dunstan sen., who died at the residence of Mr. John Fleming, at Wilberforce, on Tuesday the 2nd inst. The funeral took place on Thursday morning, leaving Wilberforce at 1 o'clock, and the procession was joined en route by many old friends who helped to make the solemn procession a very long one. The deceased gentleman was interred in St. Matthew's C. E. Cemetery.

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'Dunstan, David James (1795–1881)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/dunstan-david-james-17467/text29171, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Dunston, David James
Birth

25 June, 1795
New South Wales, Australia

Death

2 August, 1881 (aged 86)
Wilberforce, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

general debility

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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