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Life Summary

Name Phillip John Rice
Born

20 May, 1927
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Died

5 June, 1991 (aged 64)
North Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Cause of Death

liver dysfunction

Religious Influence

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