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Smith, Shirley Coleen (Mum Shirl) (1921–1998)

Smith, Shirley Coleen (Mum Shirl) (1921–1998)
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  • Perry, Shirley Coleen
Born

22 November, 1921
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia

Died

28 April, 1998 (aged 76)
New South Wales, Australia

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