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The life and times of Royal Prince Alfred
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Doherty, M. K. (2000), Cornell, J. A.; Russell, R. Lynette (eds.),
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Doherty's VAD experience led her to undertake nursing training at
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R L Russell (1 July 1999). "Muriel Knox
Doherty--her story".
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335:Doherty, M. K.; Sirl, M. B.; Ring, O. I. (1944),
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