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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1926

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Late Mr. W. A. Tolmie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

The funernl of Mr. W. A. Tolmie, J.P., ot Mosman, late of Hay, who died on Sunday night, took place at Parkes on Monday. Mr. Tolmie was the son of the late Mr. Alexander…

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Wills and Bequests the Late Mrs. M. [?]. Lillinuton

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 4

Estate of the value of [?]0,400 was left by Mrs. Nobel harries [?], of [?]ber, Clarenoe [?]ver who died in May last. Mrs. Lillngston left her estate in equal share…

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Obituary

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 7

ARMIDALE.--The death is announced of one of Armidale's oldest pioneers, in the person of Mrs. Louisa Gosper, aged 90. Deceased was a…

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Joint Funeral Victims of Mishap

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. A. V. Vaughan. who was killed in a motoring accident on the Speedway on Wednesday evening, will leave the…

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Blarney Castle. Death of the Owner

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 2

The death is announced of Sir George colthurst, tho owner of Blarney Castle, Cork, on whose estate is situated the world-famous Blarney…

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Obituary Dr. George Read

The Land · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 13

The death occurred last week in a private hospital at Randwick, of Dr. George Read, of Roseville, at the age of 69. Dr. Read was born…

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Funeral of Victims of the Speedway Smash

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

There was a big attendance at the funeral of the late Mr. L. J. Salmon and Mr. A. V. Vaughan, who were hilled on Wednesday at the Maroubre Speedway…

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Funeral of Victims of Maroubra Speedway Smash

The Sun · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 1

Coffins containing all that is mortal of Mr. Salmon and Mr. Vaughan being taken to the last rest in South Head Cemetery to-day…

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Obituary. Mr. E. S. Chapman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

Mr. Edward Shirley Chapman, a prominent figure in insurance circles, died yesterday morning, after a comparatively brief illness, at his residence, Fairlie, Norfolk-road,…

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Obituary Mr. P. O'reilly

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 9

The death occurred at the Coast Hospital yesterday, in his 88th year, of Mr. Peter O'Reilly, who had been for 44 years a public school teacher…

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The Speedway Tragedy Motor Trade's Regrets Funeral Arrangements

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

The funerals of the two matorists who were killed on Maroubra Speedway on Wednesday evening, will take place at South Head…

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Late Mr. H. Simonds

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 8

A well known Bankstown business man. Mr. Harry Simonds died at his residence at North Terrace. Bankstown He was connected with…

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In Memoriam the Late Mrs. Annie Mitchell

The Methodist · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 15

At the ripe age of 94, Mrs. Annie Mitchell, of Deniliquin, departed this life on November 27. Born in England, she at eight years began work…

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Obituary

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 2
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The death occurred at Mudgee of Mrs. H. Branscombe, aged 75 years, She was a native of Castlbreagh, and is survived by a husband, and four…

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Death of Business Man

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. Edward Chapman, well-known in business and insurance circles of Sydney. died in his home at Longueville on Thursday. after a brief…

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Obituary Mr. E. S. Chapman

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. Edward Shirley Chapman, who died at his residence, "Fairlie," Norfolk Road, Longueville, on Thursday, was largely attended…

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Funeral of Speedway Victims The Scots' National Day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 16

All right for the spectators, but the Scotsmen have their own opinion about it The funeral of the victims of the Speedway accident, Messrs. L. J. Salmon and A. V. Vaughan, moving to South Head Cemetery yesterday. The pride of the Clan at yesterday's Highland sports…

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Speedway Fatality. Funeral of Messrs. Salmon and Vaughan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 8

The funeral of Messrs. L [?]. Salmon and A. V. Vaughan, victims of Wednesday's motor car fatality at the Maroubra Speedway, took place at the South Head Cemetery yesterday…

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Death of Mr. F. Dunphy. Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 12

Mr. Fred. ("Darby") Dunphy, a member of one of the best-known families in the Glen Innes district in earlier days, died in his bed at Guyra. Deceased who was very prominent…

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