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On 10 June 1919, Carvell was appointed probationary vice-consul in Lisbon. From 12 October to 8 November 1920 and from 5 January to 23 May 1921 he acted as acting consul general there as a representative for the absent consul general. On 14 April 1921 he was transferred to Cadiz and on 23 September
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