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William Drayton Thrower (1841–1913)

An inquiry was held this afternoon touching the death of William Drayton Thrower, aged 80 years. Deceased was found dead on the floor of his photographic studio yesterday. He had complained of pains in his chest. Dr. Bennet, who made the post-mortem examination, deposed that death was due to hemorrhage caused by rupture of the aorta. A verdict was returned accordingly. Deceased had £20 in his possession. He formerly resided at Walhalla and Seymour. The deceased had no relatives in Victoria.

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'Thrower, William Drayton (1841–1913)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/thrower-william-drayton-15181/text26375, accessed 14 March 2025.

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Birth

June, 1841
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Death

19 October, 1913 (aged 72)
St Arnaud, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

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