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Also Known As	Alfred Francis Xavier Herbert
Born	May 15, 1901 • Port Hedland • Australia
Died	November 10, 1984 (aged 83) • Alice Springs • Australia
Notable Works	“Capricornia” • “Larger than Life” • “Poor Fellow My Country” • “Seven Emus” • “Soldiers’ Women”
Movement / Style	Jindyworobak movement

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