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Michael John Scannell (1887–1949)

The death occurred at Yaralla Hospital on March 3 of Mr. Michael John Scannell, who was a pupil of the original school conducted in a stone hut at what was called Upper Canberra, in the vicinity of St. Ninian's Church on the Yass Road.

The late Mr. Scannell, who was 61 years, was an original Anzac, being at the landing at Gallipoli, and served in the 7th Light Horse.

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'Scannell, Michael John (1887–1949)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/scannell-michael-john-14277/text25338, accessed 29 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1887
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Death

3 March, 1949 (aged ~ 62)
Concord, Sydney, New South Wales, 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.

Occupation
Military Service