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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1953

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Obituary Late Frederick Sheather

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 5

Mr. Sheather passed away at Camden hospital early on Wednesday morning, June 3…

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Sudden Death of Young Thirlmere Man

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 3

The death occurred at Camden District Hospital on Thursday last, of Bernard Halls, of Station Street, Thirlmere, at…

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Obituary Mrs. S. G. Myers

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 5

On the 21st June at Campbelltown there “passed to her long rest,” Mrs. S. G. Myers at the age of 85 years…

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Obituary Norman Best

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 July 1953 · page 6

Mr. Normaff Best who died at Camden District Hospital, following a stroke, on 14th June, was born at Ryde 73 years ago…

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Death of Former Picton Identity

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 July 1953 · page 1

Mrs. Mary Jane Turner, who died at Lismore recently, at the age of 75, was a native of Picton…

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Death of Popular Camden Man The Late Frank Bowen

Camden News · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 7

News of the untimely death of Mr. Patrick Francis (Frank) Bowen on Friday night last in the Camden District Hospital…

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Sudden Death of Picton Resident

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 July 1953 · page 1

Mr. Frederick Gordon Hannett, well-known resident of Argyle Street (near Redbank), Picton, collapsed and died…

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Obituary Clarence Herbert Cranfield

Camden News · Thursday 16 July 1953 · page 6

The death of Mr. C. H. Cranfield, of Menangle Rd., Camden, took place at the Camden District Hospital…

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Death of an Old Identity

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 3

After a life of nearly 100 years there passed away at Manly on July 15th, Mrs. Madeline Esther Kershler…

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Obituary Mr. Frederick Gordon Hannett

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 July 1953 · page 5

A combined Masonic and Church service was held in the Ross Memorial Presbyterian Church, Harden, on 11th July,…

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Death of Well Known Minto Identity

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 28 July 1953 · page 7

Last week we recorded the passing of a member of the well known Sherack Family. This week it is our sad task to…

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Obituary Mr. Joseph Buckley

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 7

Mr. Joseph Buckley who died at Canberra Hospital on June 21, following a serious operation, was born in the County of…

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Death of Well Known District Resident

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 7

The death of Mr. Arthur Newby Home Downes on Saturday last marks the passing of one of the most respected…

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Death of Mr. Patrick Golding

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 1

On Friday of last week at the home of Mr. Allen Rooke, Patrick Street, the passing of Mr. Patrick…

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Death of Distinguished Camden Citizen Mr. Edgar Downes

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 7

One of the most prominent and best-known citizens in the district, Mr. Edgar Henry Kirk Downes, died at his home,…

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Death of Distinguished Camden Citizen Mr. Edgar Downes

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 9

One of the most prominent and best-known citizens in the district, Mr. Edgar Henry Kirk Downes, died at his home,…

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Death of Distinguished Camden Citizen Mr. Edgar Downes 30 Years Churchwarden Of St. Paul's, Cobbitty

Camden News · Thursday 27 August 1953 · page 9

On Saturday morning last at 7 o'clock, Mr. Edgar Downes quietly "fell asleep" at his lovely Brownlow Hill…

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Death Of Frederick Lawulock Rofe

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 4

The sudden death occurred on August 21, of Frederick Lawulock Rofe, better known by his many friends as "Lawley" at the…

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Sudden Death of Young Tahmoor Girl

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 September 1953 · page 1

The sudden death of Ann Margaret Burton, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and. Mrs, Mervyn Burton, George Street…

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Funeral of Robert Burgess

Camden News · Thursday 10 September 1953 · page 1

News of the tragic death of 15-year-old Robert John Burgess, of Nattai, on Tuesday shocked district residents. He had…

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