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Benjamin (Ben) Peters (1874–1939)

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Ben Peters (1874–1939), stockman, was born at Bangate station near Angledool, New South Wales, to parents Peter Hippai (also known as Hippai Peters) and Lady Hippai (also known as Lady Cubby). He was married to Dahlia Foster. Survived by three daughter, Grace, Dora, and Rosie, and four sons, Stanley, Henry, Cecil, and Harold, he died at Walgett on 18 October 1939.

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'Peters, Benjamin (Ben) (1874–1939)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://ia.anu.edu.au/biography/peters-benjamin-ben-31994/text39480, accessed 19 April 2024.

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Birth

1874
Angledool, New South Wales, Australia

Death

18 October, 1939 (aged ~ 65)
Walgett, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

pneumonia

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