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George William Dight (1870–1938)

The death occurred on Friday last, after a short illness, of Mr. George William Dight, of Yetman Station, Yetman. The late Mr. Dight, who was 68 years of age, for about forty years owned and managed Yetman Station, taking over the management on the retirement of his father. In addition to his widow, he leaves two sons, Messrs. Colin and John, of Yetman,  and two daughters, Mrs. Rich and Miss Betty Dight, of Sydney. Misses C. and A. Dight, of Armidale, are sisters.

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'Dight, George William (1870–1938)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/dight-george-william-17624/text29273, accessed 4 February 2025.

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Birth

1 September, 1870
New South Wales, Australia

Death

21 October, 1938 (aged 68)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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