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Did Edgeworth David do any writing in his later years?
In 1931 Edgeworth David published the Geological Map of the Commonwealth and the accompanying Explanatory Notes, designed to be part of his Geology of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this Edgeworth David article regarding his later years besides when he published the Geological Map of the Commonwealth?
Edgeworth David died in 1934 without being able to complete this work and was given a state funeral.
What did Edgeworth David do to receive a state funeral?
In September 1920, Edgeworth David was created a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services during the war.
Where did Edgeworth David spend his later years?
In 1896 the Davids bought 26 acres at Woodford, in the Blue Mountains, with an existing weatherboard cottage, two-roomed with two skillion rooms at the back.

Question: Did he do anything noteworthy at this time?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Edgeworth David do anything noteworthy during World War I and his later years?