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John Cochrane Potter (1859–1929)

The death has occurred of Mr. John Cochrane Potter. He was for many years associated with the Bank of New South Wales, and for 30 years was manager of the Bairnsdale branch of the bank, having been appointed to the position from Melbourne in December, 1891, and from which he retired in February, 1921, and has since lived in Bairnsdale. He was a brother of Archdeacon Potter of Wangaratta, Mr. Potter, who was aged 69 years, has left a widow, one daughter, and a son. One son was killed at the war, and another is connected with the Bank of New South Wales.

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'Potter, John Cochrane (1859–1929)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/potter-john-cochrane-15995/text27261, accessed 2 October 2023.

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1859
Victoria, Australia

Death

February, 1929 (aged ~ 70)
Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia

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