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Obituaries & funerals, 1921

1,980 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 99

Death of Mrs. Willison

The Propeller · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mrs Thirza Willison, of Francis Street, Langlea, took place last Monday afternoon in Woronora Cemetery. A largo number…

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£1000 [?] Two Widows Compensation for Death of Husbands

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 1

An application was made to Judge S[?]holes to-day to determine the amount of compensation payable by the Commonwealth to Elizabeth Mary Bird…

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The Late Mrs. Field

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 3

Mrs. Margaret Field, whose death on Tuesday of last week was briefly referred to in our last issue, was the relict of the late Mr. Henry Field, and…

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Late Mr. A. H. B. Conroy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 8

Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. Alfred Hugh Beresford Conroy, formerly a member of the House of Representatives, grazier, of Warrawee. The gross…

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Death of Old Resident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

Auburn lost a very old resident on 20th January, in the person of Mrs. Belfitt. sen., late of Sheffield-street. who passed away in her sleep at the ripe age of 77 years…

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Death of Rev. W. M. White

The St George Call · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

The death of the Rev. W. M. White, took place at his late residence, The Retreat, Mortsroad, Mortdale, on Friday, 28th January, where he had resided…

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Plays and Players. Death-knell of Revue

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 8

The death-knell of revue has sounded. That class of play has had its day, and the inevitable reaction has set in. The theatre-going public is clamoring for something…

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Mr. C. W. Beal's Funeral

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 4

At the funeral of Mr. Charles W. Beal, the well-known cricket identity, at Et. Jude's Churchyard, Randwick, to-day, the principal mourners were:—Messrs…

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Late Charles Beal Cricketers at Funeral

The Sun · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 7

The funeral of the late Charles William Beal, an old cricketer, and manager of two Australian teams which visited England, took place at St. Jude's…

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Death of Kitty O'shea. London, February 5

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 5

The death is announced of Kitty O'Shea, widow of the late Mr. Charles Stuart Parnell, the Irish leader. Parnell was at the heyday of his power and…

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Cricket Pioneer Gone. Death of Mr. C. W. Beal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 5

Scholar, politician, solicitor, and, above all, cricket enthusiast and pioneer, Mr. Charles W. Beal died on Saturday morning at his home, "Beltana," Randwick, and will be buried this…

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"Life a Detail" Death of Geo. Darrell Verdict of Suicide

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 1

Strictly private—Dear Mrs. Barbet: I am going on a journey—will you take care of my diamond and sapphire ring pin, and links during my…

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Late Mr. D.j. Thomas. Representative Funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 6

Masters and numbers of present scholars and old boys of The King's School, Parramatta, attended the funeral of their late master, Mr. David John Thomas, at Rookwood Cemetery…

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Obituary. Late Mr. C. W. Beal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 10

The funeral of the late Mr. C. W. Beal, who was manager of the Australian Eleven's in England in 1882 and 1884, took place yesterday. Among those at the graveside at St. Jude's…

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Late Mr. W. Webb

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 7

Mr. William Webb, grazier, late of Tarana, left property valued at £23,365 in his will, probate of which was signed yesterday. The estate was devised to testator's widow, Mary…

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Late Mr. Hector Allen

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 7

Mr. Hector Allen, who died at his residence. King Street, Asbfield, on Sunday night, at the advanced age of 84, was well-known in the commercial life of Sydney. He was head of…

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Wills. Late Mr. J. R. Warren

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 7

Probate has been granted of the will of the late John Richard Warren, pastoralist, formerly of Whurlie, near Mungindi, in respect of the New South Wales portion of the deceased's…

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Death of "Jack High."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 5

Bowlers will learn with regret of the death yesterday at his residence, Roseville, of Mr. Arthur Wm. Martin, a well-known city Journalist…

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Death of Mr. Hector Allen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 8

The death took place on Sunday night of Mr. Hector Allen, of the firm of Messrs. Hector Allen and Son, public accountants, at his residence, Heathcot, king-street, Ashfield, in his…

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Late Mr. C.w. Beal. "Man Who Played the Game."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 6

At St. Jude's graveside yesterday morning a mournful party gathered to watch the remains of Mr. Charles W. Beal being consigned to their last resting-place…

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