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Obituaries & funerals, 1919

2,131 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 107

Victorians in Cricket Extraordinary in Public Interest Centuries by Stephens, H. Joyce, and A. Kenny: Sudden Death of J. Kyle

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 9

The Christmas cricket carnival having ended, club matches were resumed. The extraordinary revival in public interest disclosed in the Interstate games was…

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Our Newcastle Letter. Wallsend Races. the Newcastle Cup — Kangaroo Attacks Jockey — a Lucky Trainer — Death of Mrs. Watson — Boxing and Swimming. Wallsend Races. Newcastle

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 7

The Wallsend Jockey Club's January race meeting was held on Saturday last in very sultry weather. The attendance, however, was not affected. both…

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Obituary. Death of a Centenarian

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 24

The late James O'Brien was born in County Cavan, Ireland, 103 years ago. He arrived in this country about the early forties, and began work at East Maitland; but…

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The Late Mr. Francis Anthony Hay

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 25

The death of Frank Hay, a telegraph operator at Harden railway station, by drowning whilst swimming on Wednesday afternoon, December 11, took place under circumstances that…

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Death of Mr. Charles Walker

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 14

The death is announced of one of the Clarence River's best-known and respected residents, Mr. Charles Walker, He passed away at his residence, Fry-street, Grafton…

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Late Mr. J. B. Wood. Nearly 100 Years Old

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 7

Mr. John Butler Wood, one of the pioneers of Australia, died at Ashfield on Wednesday. 8th Inst. Had he lived until February 3 next he would have reached his 100th year. The…

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Death of Mr. David Walsh. Brother of the Archpriest

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 33

The death occurred on November 5, at his residence, "Ahichill, Ennislccan, Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, of Mr. David Walsh, only brother of the Ven. Archpriest…

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A Riverina Crazier Death of Mr. Alick Smith WAGGA

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 4

One of the most notable figures of the Riverina, Mr. Alick Smith, died rather suddenly at his residence, in Wagga, from heart failure, aggravated by…

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Late Mr. J. B. Wood

The Land · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 16

Mr. John Butler Wood, one of the pioneers of Australia, died at Ashfield on the 8th inst. Had he lived until February 3 next he would have reached his 100th…

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Merchant's Will Late Mr. Francis Foy Estate Valued at £149,270

The Sun · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 5

Probate of the will of the late Francis Foy, of Killara, merchant, who died on November 12, 1918, is now being applied for…

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Death of a Child. Ptomaine Poisoning Suspected

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 3

ptomaine poisoning is supposed to have caused the death on Wednesday of a four-year-old girl, Leuore Edith Clarke, lately residing with her parents at "Benalia," Storey…

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Death of Police Officer Ex-superintendent Sanderson Recalls Some of the Bushrangers, of Whom He Gave a Full Account

The Mirror · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

Ex-Superintendent Sanderson, formerly of the N.S.W. police, died at his home at Ashfield on Monday at 96 years of age. He retired from active…

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A Woman Who Helped Make Sea History Death of the Famous Betty Mouat, of the Columbine Thrilling Story of a Shipwreck

The Mirror · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 6

Although but imperfectly known to: the present generation, Just 32 years ago, Betty Mount made more history and created more stir throughout Scotland…

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Death of Mr. Fergus

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 6

After a sickness extending over six months, Mr. John Fergus, the old and highly respected storekeeper and newsagent of Factory-street, Clyde, directly…

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Epping. Death of Mrs. Small

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 8

Mrs. Jeanette Small, relict of the late Henry Small, a well-known orchardist of North Ryde, died at the residence of her grand daughter (Mrs. W. F. Hatfield) at…

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Death of Ex-alderman Hope

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 5

Mr. Thomas William Hope, an old and well known resident of Bossley Park, who had been in indifferent health for some time, passed away at his late residence on…

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Death of Mr. Francis Buckley

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 3

The death took place on Saturday last, 11th inst., of Mr. Francis Patrick Buckley—"Frank," as he was familiarly called by all his fellow-workmates and acquaintances—his sad end…

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Late Mr. Francis Foy. Estate Sworn at £149.270

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 9

The estate of the late Mr. Francis Foy, of Killara, merchant, and member at the well-known firm of Mark Foy's, Ltd., has been sworn for probate purposes at £149,270 10s 7d…

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Late Mr. Francis Foy. Will Sworn at £149,270

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 11

Probate has been granted of the last will of the late Mr. Francis Foy, of Auteuil, Killara, merchant, executed on July 2, 1915. The gross value of the estate estimated for…

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Death of Dr. J. W. Chapman

The Methodist · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 7

THE death of Dr. Wilbur Chapman removes from the Church's work (says the "Spectator") one who was distinguished in the work of evangelism. No evangelist who ever visited Australia preached to such vast…

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