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Robert Snodgrass (1843–1898)

Much regret was expressed at the death of Mr. Robert Snodgrass, who died on November 2, at his residence on the Murray, near Blanchetown. He was highly respected in this district, having lived here for many years. Mr. Snodgrass, who was a member of the Blanchetown District Council for the last three years, has left a widow, three sons, five daughters, and three grandchildren.

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Additional Resources

  • death notice, South Australian Register, 16 November 1898, p 10

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'Snodgrass, Robert (1843–1898)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/snodgrass-robert-23700/text32643, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

17 April, 1843
Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death

2 November, 1898 (aged 55)
Blanchetown, South Australia, Australia

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