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1925 – allotted irrigation area lands in Barmera lot 61 : 1925 'IRRIGATION AREA LANDS ALLOTTED', Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record (Renmark, SA : 1913 - 1942), 16 October, p. 3. , viewed 24 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article109343637
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In 1925, as a return soldier, Pte Mengersen was allotted a piece of land in Barmera, an agricultural district in South Australia. Since his father was a valuer and stock auctioneer, it would be a good guess that the land acquired was used for agricultural purpose.