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Robert Foot (1848–1927)

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Robert Foot, aged 79 years, an old resident of the Lower Hunter. He had been farming at Nelson's Plains for more than 50 years. His mother was a daughter of Dr Arndell who was the medical officer with the first shipment of colonists.

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'Foot, Robert (1848–1927)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/foot-robert-14040/text24985, accessed 10 March 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1848
New South Wales, Australia

Death

1 November, 1927 (aged ~ 79)
Nelsons Plains, New South Wales, Australia

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