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Alfred Brown (1842–1928)

Alfred Brown, an inmate at the Home for Infirm, Windsor, for many years, passed away on Sunday at the ripe age of 85 years. Deceased was a native of Kurrajong, where his father the late Alfred Brown, carried on the trade of a builder many years ago. He was married at Kurrajong to Eva [i.e. Matilda] Gosper, and there was a family of five children, viz., Alfred, Frederick, Percy, Clara, and Emily. The funeral took place on Monday, the remains being laid to rest in St. Peter's Anglican, cemetery, Richmond, Rev. F. J. Dillon conducting the last sad rites.

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'Brown, Alfred (1842–1928)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/brown-alfred-24492/text33205, accessed 27 July 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

9 September, 1842
Kurrajong, New South Wales, Australia

Death

20 February, 1928 (aged 85)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

general debility

Religious Influence

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