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Life Summary

Name Sir Walter Paul Osborn McCutcheon
Born

8 April, 1899
Armadale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Died

6 May, 1983 (aged 84)
Frankston, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Religious Influence

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