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Writer Blanche d’Alpuget, widow of Bob Hawke, dies aged 82 Reported by Brisbane Times - Latest News and PerthNow. First detected September 9, 2026 at 02:08 UTC.
By Cited Current Editorial Desk September 9, 2026 at 2:22 AM UTC · Updated September 9, 2026 at 2:22 AM UTC
First detected September 9, 2026 at 02:08 UTC. Credit: Image: Brisbane Times - Latest News via source article · All rights reserved Evidence ledger What is confirmed Blanche d’Alpuget: The life of acclaimed writer and Bob Hawke's widow[1] Bob Hawke's second wife Blanche d'Alpuget dies[2] Writer Blanche d’Alpuget, widow of Bob Hawke, dies aged 82[3] What remains disputed or unverified No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.
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Bob Hawke's second wife Blanche d'Alpuget dies[2]
Writer Blanche d’Alpuget, widow of Bob Hawke, dies aged 82[3]
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First detected September 9, 2026 at 02:08 UTC; the earliest cited report was published September 9, 2026 at 01:46 UTC. All times are UTC.[1] [2] [3]
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How this story is backed 2 independent owners3 cited sources3 confirmed0 disputedBrisbane Times - Latest News PerthNow Independence counts distinct ownership groups — two outlets under one owner count once. Primary means official, wire, or tier-one reporting.
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