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Obituaries & funerals, 1953

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Funeral Mr. W. J. Hartley

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 2

The death occurred on Tuesday in Wagga of Mr. William James Hartley of 32 Broad Street, Wagga, at the…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Alice Byrne

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney yesterday of an old and respected former resident of Narrandera, Mrs. Alice Byrne. Mrs. Byrne was the…

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Obituary Mrs. John Searle

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 2

On Saturday last, the death occurred at Dunedoo War Memorial Hospital of Mrs. John Searle, after a short illness. She had…

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Obituary Raymond Douglas Morphett

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 6

The death occurred on Sunday last under tragic circumstances of Raymond Douglas Morphett, eldest son of Walter…

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Mistook Door on Melb. Express Death of Brother of Federal Member

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 6

A man who mistakenly stepped out of a carriage of the second division of the Melbourne Express died in the…

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Death of Mr. Peter Morgan Griffith Solicitor and Former C.P.S. at Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 1

Mr. Peter Morgan, who was Clerk of Petty Sessions, at the Leeton Courthouse from 1927 to 1930, died in Sydney on Friday…

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Funeral Mr. T. H. Denner

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1953 · page 2

The funeral of the late Thomas Henry Denner of Wallace Street Coolamon, who died at the Coolamon…

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Obituary MR. L. A. HURST

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1953 · page 2

The death occurred at Rawson Private Hospital yesterday of Mr. Leonard Arnold Hurst, of Docker Street…

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Funeral Mr. L. A. Hurst

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1953 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Leonard Arnold Hunt, of Docker Street, Wagga, who died at Rawson Private…

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Death of Famous Bandsman

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 2

One of the best known and most talented bandsmen in Australia, Mr. H. ("Massa") Johnston, of Colling-wood, died last week. He was…

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Death of Well-known Junee Lady

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 1

At the age of 70 years, one of Tunee's best known personalise, Mrs. Annie Hiscock passed away in the Junee District Hospital on…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Neonarda Senti

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 3

The death occurred at her home this morning at ten to six of Mrs. Neonarda Scnti, wife of Mr. Thomas Senti, of Farm 134…

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OBITUARY Mr. P. C. LEACH

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 4

Real grief was felt amongst his many friends and acquaintances here when it was learned that Mr. Percy Leach—Percy Comyns…

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Obituary Mr. Edwin Britt Andrews

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 2

The death occurred at the Cootamundra District Hospital last Sunday afternoon of Mr. Edwin (Ted") Andrews, aged…

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Former world champions at promoter's funeral

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1953 · page 4

NEW YORK, Tues. (AAP): Three former world heavyweight champions Joe Louis Jersey Joe Walcott and Prime…

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Appeal Opened to Assist the Family of Late Mr. R. F. McDONALD

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1953 · page 2

A public appeal to assist the widow and family of the late Mr. R. F. (Bob) McDonald, was launched at a public meeting last night. The late Mr. McDonald was…

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Death of Mr. Scullin

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Scullin, former Labor Prime Minister of Australia, died at his home shortly before midnight last night…

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Funeral of Mr. John Spencer

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. John Spencer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Spencer, of Yanco, who lost his life in a car accident last Saturday…

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Death of Former Prime Minister

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 1

The first native born Australian Labour Prime Minister, Mr. James H. Scullin, P.C., died at his residence in…

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Obituary Gail Jennifer Seckold

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 2

The death occurred in the Wagga Base Hospital on Wednesday afternoon of Gall Jennifer Seckold, daughter of…

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