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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1927

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Obituary. Mr. John Ewan Frazer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 14

According to private cable advices received in Sydney' yesterday, Mr. John Ewan Frazer, elder son of Dr. Ewan Frazer, of East Grinstead, Sussex (England), was injured in a…

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Still at Large Mountain Road Hog Death of Cyclist

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 6

THE car driver who is wanted for having allegedly caused the death of a young Hartley motor cyclist John Hunter as the result…

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Shark Victim Young Allum's Funeral Boy Scout Escort Wreaths From Surf Clubs

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 9

The body of Mervyn John Allum, the 15 -year -old boy who was fatally mauled by a shark at Port Hacking on Monday last, was…

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Painter of Beauty Death of M'evoy, A.R.A. "News" Special LONDON

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

MR. AMBROSE M'EVOY, 48, the well-known artist died in London to-day. He was made an A.R.A. in 1924, and…

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The Late Mrs. Frank M'Cann

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 26

The death occurred at Lewisham Hospital on Monday, 27th December, 1926, of Mrs. Frank M'Cann, who came from Tasmania last year in search of health…

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The Late Mr. J. Cussen

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 30

A much esteemed parishioner of St. John's, Auburn, in the person of Mr James Cussen, passed to his eternal reward on the 23rd ultimo. Mr. Cussen was…

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Obituary

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

BATHURST.--Mr. C. F. Duchatel, for over 40 years sheriff's officer at Bathurst, died in Sydney on Tuesday. He was 66 years of age, and had resided…

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Late Mr. J. S. R. Crawford Orange

The Sun · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 17

The news of the death of Mr. James Shields Russell Crawford in a Sydney private hospital created feelings of sincere regret throughout he Orange…

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Funeral of Victim of Shark Tragedy

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

A sympathetic crowd watched the funeral procession of Mervyn Allum, the victim of the Port Hacking shark tragedy, as it passed along the streets of Ashfield to the railway station, on its way to Rookwood Cemetery, yesterday. A contingent of Boy Scouts attended…

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Death of Cowra Pioneers. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 10

The death occurred suddenly this morning of Mrs. Ryall, the wife of Mr. J. C. Ryall, proprietor of the Cowra "Free Press." She was a native of the Monaro district, and had been…

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Funeral of Victim Scouts as Pall-bearers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

The funeral of Mervyn John Alium (15), tho victim of the tragedy, started from the mortuary parlors or Mr. Gee. Andrews, in Liverpool Road, Ashfield,…

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Port Hacking Tragedy. Funeral of Mervyn Allum

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 10

The funeral of Mervyn John Allum, who died from injuries received through having been attacked by a shark at Port Hacking on Monday, took place yesterday afternoon,…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary Ann Rooney

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 27

The death occurred on the 14th ult., ut her late residence, "Elmshurst," Charles-street, Enmore, of Mrs. Mary Ann Rooney, at the age of 85 years. Mrs. Rooney, whose…

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Obituary. Mr. J. Dowling Brown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 10

The death occurred at his residence, Shirleyroad, Roseville yesterday of Mr. John Dowling Brown. He belonged to one of the oldest and best known…

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The Funeral of the Victim of the Port Hacking Shark Tragedy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 12

THE CORTEGE PASSING THE ASHFIELD TOWN HALL YESTERDAY…

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Where Is Mystery Motorist? Long Police Search Fails. Death of John Hunter Driver's Reckless Dash' Lithcow

The Labor Daily · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

Holies in the Western District are still on the look out for the car alleged to be contributory to the death of John Hunter, at Mt…

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Late Mr. M. Brennan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. Martin Brennan, grazier, of Gurrengahreenbigal, Widgiewa Siding, Narrandera, who died on June 19 last, leaving an…

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Obituary

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 10

JUNEE. -- Mrs. James Mason, a pioneer of this district, has died at Coolac. MURWILLUMBAH. -- Mrs. G…

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Death of Banker

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

The funeral of the late Mr. John Dowling Brown, whose death occurred at his resident, at Shirley Road. Roseville, on Wednesday, took place at the…

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Handcuff King Death of Houdini

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 9

Harry Houdini, who died recently and who on many occasions proved that locks, bolts; and handcuffs could not restrain him, was an American. He made…

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