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Thomas Durack (?–1919)

Mr. Thomas Durack, for many years licensee of the Newmarket Hotel, in Campbell-street, city, and father of Miss Fanny Durack, champion lady swimmer, died suddenly at his home last night. The deceased leaves a widow and family of five sons and four daughters.

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'Durack, Thomas (?–1919)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/durack-thomas-14401/text25480, accessed 21 November 2024.

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25 March, 1919
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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