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Dr. Hughes

A doctor; his opinion is referenced.

minor

Also known as Hughes, Dr. Hughes of Bovey Tracey

First appearance: 1 agatha milsom to olive farebrother

Dr. Hughes shows up with force in Extract from the Morning Express of Tuesday, October 21st, 1929. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gives medical evidence on the cause of death.
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In Extract from the Morning Express of Tuesday, October 21st, 1929: Gives medical evidence on the cause of death. Later, in Extract from the Morning Express of Wednesday, November 5th, 1929: Performed the autopsy and…

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PHPaul HarrisonDEDeceasedHLHarwood LathomHCHarold CoffinSJSir James Lubb…DHDr. Hughes

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