Life Summary - David Alexander Skene

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Skene, David Alexander (1855–1921)

	Skene, David Alexander (1855–1921)
Born	1 August, 1855 Hamilton , Victoria , Australia
Died	22 October, 1921 (aged 66) South Yarra, Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Cultural Heritage	Scottish
Related Entries [View as tree]	Skene, William (father) Skene, Thomas (brother) McKellar, Thomas (brother-in-law) Robertson, John (uncle) Robertson, Thomas (uncle) Robertson, Mary Jane (aunt by marriage) Skene, William (nephew) Skene, Thomas (cousin) Cross, Eliza (cousin) Robertson, John Seymour (cousin)
Education*	Scotch College (Melbourne) (student, 1867-1872)
Occupation*	sheep breeder (1875-1892) Victoria, Australia grazier (sheep) (1893-1900) New South Wales, Australia dairy farmer (1900-1906) New South Wales, Australia stock and station agent (1906-1921) Victoria, Australia wool broker (1906-1921) Victoria, Australia
Key Organisations*	Old Scotch Collegians Association (member)

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Skene, David Alexander (1855–1921)