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Son of Honourable James and Elizabeth Irvine Blanksby. Husband of Maud Blanksby, of the Mansions, West Street, Durban. Teacher at Glenwood High School, Durban. Native of Sydney, Australia. Born Glebe, Sydney, Australia in 1885. Educated in Australia, attended the University of Sydney, Australia, 1907-1910 (B.A.) 1911-12 (Law). Schoolmaster at a number of Natal schools, including Hilton College. His brother Leslie Holmes Blanksby also died in service 6 March 1917 |