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Thomas Summers (1810–1884)

Mr Thomas Summers, aged 72 years, an old resident here, was found drowned in a waterhole on his farm to-day. It is supposed he committed suicide. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

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'Summers, Thomas (1810–1884)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/summers-thomas-25987/text34065, accessed 27 July 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1810
Southampton, Hampshire, England

Death

18 January, 1884 (aged ~ 74)
Cressy, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

suicide

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Convict Record

Crime: unknown
Sentence: 14 years