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John Alfred Isaacs (1863–1944)

The death occurred in Melbourne yesterday of Mr. John Alfred Isaacs, 83, brother of Sir Isaac Isaacs. Mr. Isaacs practised as a solicitor for many years, until failing health forced him to retire. He was M.L.A. for Ovens from 1894 to 1902. He is survived by a widow.

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'Isaacs, John Alfred (1863–1944)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/isaacs-john-alfred-14103/text25095, accessed 16 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

6 February, 1863
Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia

Death

23 August, 1944 (aged 81)
Auburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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