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Obituaries & funerals, 1921

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Motorist's Funeral Gilgandra

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

The late Frank McClure, who was killed at the motor carnival, was buried yesterday afternoon. Although It was raining the funeral was one of…

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Death of Mrs. Harrison

The Propeller · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

Mrs Elizabeth Harrison, relict of the late Joseph Harrison, died at her niece's residence, Bristol Road, Hurstville, on the 20th instant, aged 80 years. The…

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Death of Mrs. H. Priestley

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

The death occurred at a private hospital at West Tamworth, on January 21, of Mrs. Ada Priestley, wife of Mr. Herbert Priestley, of the firm of Priestley and Morris, public…

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Death of Mr. J. Hewitt

The Propeller · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

There passed away a few days ago Mr. J. Hewitt, a very old resident of Hurstville. The deceased was 79 years of age. He came to New South Wales…

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Late Mr. E. E. Sanders Owner of Carrying Firm

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 9

Alderman E. E. Sanders, who died at his home, "Wonga Rua," Conder-street, Burwood, on Wednesday, was born in Newtown 60 years ago, and had resided…

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An Old Soldier Death of Mr. Henry Read

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

Constable D'Arcy Head, of police headquarters, has been notified of the death in Durban, South Africa, of his father, Henry T. Read, who is widely…

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Resuscitation Question of Method Death of Mrs. Gold

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 8

The resuscitation methods of a doctor as opposed to those practised by lifesavers was a subject ventilated at the City Coroner's Court to-day, before…

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Death of V.c. Winner. Fall From a Horse

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Sergeant Maurice Buckley, V.C., D.C.M., who was severely injured by a fall from a horse near Morwell last week, died in a private hospital this…

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Death of Mrs. Gold Means of Resuscitation Questioned at Inquest

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 7

After being taken from the surf in an exhausted condition at Manly on January 21. Mrs. Em[?] Gold 42, of Clifton Hall flats, North Steppe, died. These…

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Wills. Late Mr. James Chalmers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 9

The will of the late Mr. James Chalmers, formerly managing director of Farmer's, Ltd., who died at Darling Point in September last, has been admitted to probate. Testator…

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Wills. Late Mr. J. Chalmers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 12

The estate of the late Mr. James Chalmers, of Darling Point, managing director of Farmer and Co., Ltd., has been valued at £33,084. The testator, probate of whose will has just been…

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Late Mrs. Dumbrell. Early Days Recalled. the First Coalmine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 14

Mrs. Stephon Dumbreli, who died at Wimbourne, 27 Dudley-street, Bondl, yesterday, at the age of 86 years, was the granddaughter of Mr. Thomas Hardy, who arrived…

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Death of a Child

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 5

On Wednesday last the District Coroner Mr. P. S. Poolman held an inquiry concerning the death of a child named Dawnray O'Shasnnessey, 17-months-old…

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Death of Mrs. Field

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

The death occurred on Tuesday of Mrs. Margaret Field, relict of the late Mr. Henry Field, of Lemongrove, at the age of 86 years. Further particulars…

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Death of an Old Man

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 5

At the Liverpool Courthouse on Saturday the District Coroner, Mr. P. S. Poolman held an inquest touching the death of an old man named Joseph James Evans,…

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Obituary Patrick Dowling

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 1

Mr. Patrick Dowling died at his residence, Castlereagh Street, Penrith, on Saturday, 15th inst., at the age of 47 years. Deceased had been in…

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The Late Mr. A. C. Newman. a Useful Layman

The Methodist · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

We noted in our last issue the death of Mr. A. Gr. Newman, which, took place at Woodford on Tuesday, l8th instant. The funeral took place at Rookwood on Thursday, and was attended by…

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Late Sgt. Buckley, V.c Impressive Military Funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Friday.--An impressive military funeral was accorded the late Sergeant Buckler. V.C.. D.C.M., who died yesterday, as the result of injuries received some days…

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London Letter British Warrior's Funeral Impressive Scene in the Abbey November 16

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 3

At an act of public homage to the dead the Armistice Day celebration in London last Thursday stands alone. For several weeks preceding it signs…

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"On a Voyage " Actor's Tragic End Death of George Darrell

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 4

"I have gone an a voyage." This was the dramatic message found in the room occupied by George Darrell, actor, spiritualist, and journalist, at…

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