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Life Summary

Name Florence Eleanor Schonell
Alternative Names
  • Florence Eleanor Waterman
Born

31 October, 1902
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Died

22 May, 1962 (aged 59)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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