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    The following people were born
    PARRISH, Mrs Lutie Davis — 16th July 1852
    NICHOLS, Mr Albert William Stanley — 16th July 1864

    The following people died
    WARREN, Mrs Anna Sophia — 16th July 1925
    BRERETON, Mr George Andrew — 16th July 1942
    FRöLICHER, Miss Hedwig Margaritha — 16th July 1972
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