Minchin

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Minchin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • A. C. Minchin (1857–1934), director, Adelaide Zoo 1893 to 1934
  • R. R. Minchin (grandson), director, Adelaide Zoo 1935 to 1940

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