Christina Stead

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Also Known As	Christina Ellen Stead
Born	July 17, 1902 • Australia
Died	March 31, 1983 (aged 80) • Sydney • Australia
Notable Works	“Seven Poor Men of Sydney” • “The Man Who Loved Children”

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