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Henry (Harry) Beard (1843–1931)

Mr. Henry Beard died at the residence of his son, 105 Hamersley-road, Subiaco, yesterday. The late Mr. Beard had lived in Queensland and Victoria before he came to Western Australia 35 years ago. He was a retired railway employee.

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'Beard, Henry (Harry) (1843–1931)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/beard-henry-harry-20779/text31530, accessed 19 April 2026.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

28 April, 1843
Bedfordshire, England

Death

5 January, 1931 (aged 87)
Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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