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Dawson, Arthur Foxton (1852–1933)

Mr. A. F. [Arthur Foxton] Dawson, a former Crown Prosecutor, died on Wednesday at his residence, 'Anerley,' 284 New South Head-road, Double Bay.

He was a son of the late Mr. John Dawson, solicitor, of Pitt-street, Sydney and had a long and honourable career at the Bar, for many years acting as Crown Prosecutor. In this capacity he visited Maitland on a number of occasions.

He is survived by Mrs. Dawson, a daughter of the late Mr Walter Church; a son, Dr. Arthur Dawson, of Macquarie-street, and two daughters Miss G. Dawson and Mrs Edward C. Trauton, of Danabar, Cobbora.

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Additional Resources

  • funeral, Sydney Morning Herald, 13 May 1933, p 17

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'Dawson, Arthur Foxton (1852–1933)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/dawson-arthur-foxton-17533/text29214, accessed 28 March 2023.

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