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Rex Hastings Dawson (1887–1903)

Rex Dawson, 16 years old, son of Mr. R. Dawson, manager of the Commercial Bank at Forbes, died on Sunday night from lockjaw. Deceased had been suffering for about a week from an abscess in the throat, which broke on Sunday, lockjaw setting in immediately afterwards.

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'Dawson, Rex Hastings (1887–1903)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/dawson-rex-hastings-22670/text32233, accessed 3 April 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

April, 1887
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Death

27 November, 1903 (aged 16)
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

diphtheria

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