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Walter Samuel Dight (1870–1932)

The death has occurred of Mr. Walter Samuel Dight, who joined the staff of the Sydney Harbor Trust at its inception and was a member of the survey branch for 33 years. Mr. Dight was a well-known cricketer, playing at one time for the Uralla and Western Southern Clubs. He is survived by a widow and three sons, Messrs. Fraser and Walter Dight ( Sydney) and Mr. Geoffrey Dight (Nowra).

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'Dight, Walter Samuel (1870–1932)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/dight-walter-samuel-17615/text29265, accessed 10 December 2024.

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