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James (Jimmie) Morrison (1859–1934)

The death occurred on Sunday at Parramatta (N.S.W.) of Mr. James Morrison, only surviving son of the late Dr. Alexander Morrison, of Scotch College. Mr. Morrison was engaged in pastoral pursuits until falling health recently necessitated his retirement from active work. Early in the Great War he enlisted although considerably over age, for service overseas, and he was attached to a remount unit in Egypt. Mr. Morrison leaves a family of one son and two daughters.

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'Morrison, James (Jimmie) (1859–1934)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/morrison-james-jimmie-14240/text25284, accessed 26 December 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1859
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

5 February, 1934 (aged ~ 75)
Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service