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Life Summary

Name Harold Edward Porter
Born

16 February, 1911
Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Died

29 September, 1984 (aged 73)
Thornbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

motor vehicle accident

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