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Pringle, James Cossar (1890–1928)

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. James Cossar Pringle, of the firm of Messrs. J. M. and A. Pringle, builders, of Woollahra. Mr. Pringle, who had been ill for only a few days, was 38 years of age. He was the son of the late Mr. Alexander Taylor Pringle, of Bathurst, and a nephew of Mr. J. M. Pringle and Mr. Andrew Pringle. The late Mr. Pringle was educated at All Saints' College, Bathurst, and served abroad during the war. Prior to enlisting Mr. Pringle became a member of the firm of J. M. and A. Pringle, and since his return from the war had taken an active part in the conduct of the business. He was a member of the committee of the Master Builders' Association. Mr. Pringle was unmarried.

The funeral will take place in Waverley Cemetery on Saturday morning.

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'Pringle, James Cossar (1890–1928)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/pringle-james-cossar-14807/text25990, accessed 28 March 2023.

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