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George John Cobcroft (1810–1874)

The Hawkesbury Times is sorry to record that Mr. G. A [George John] Cobcroft, senior, an old and respected resident of the district, died at 8 o'clock on Friday morning at his residence, Wilberforce, through injuries received by a cow falling upon him three months ago.

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'Cobcroft, George John (1810–1874)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/cobcroft-george-john-24184/text32969, accessed 3 October 2023.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

24 July, 1810
Wilberforce, New South Wales, Australia

Death

14 August, 1874 (aged 64)
Wilberforce, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

farming accident

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