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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

2,443 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 123

Late Mr. E. Crace Canbdrra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 16

The funeral of Mr. Everard Gregory Crace, of Gungahleen, Ginninderra, Federal Capital Territory, took place at Canberra to-day, the interment taking place in the churchyard of…

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Late Mr. A. G. Milson. Condolence by North Sydney Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 19

Before the business of last evening's meeting of the North Sydney Council was proceeded with, the Mayor (Alderman H. L. Primrose) moved that a motion of sympathy be…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Finlay Munro

Construction and Local Government Journal · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 17

It is with regret that we record the passing last week of Mrs. Finlay Munro. wife of Finlay Munro, F.I.O.B., Past President of the Master Builders' Association of New South…

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Death of Mr. A. G Milson :"A Great Lover of the Sea"

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 19

"To me he stands out always in three ways. He was, first of all, a great gentleman. Secondly, he was a most lovable man. Thirdly, he Was a great lover of the sea." THE tragically sudden death of Mr. Alfred G. Milson at the rooms of the…

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The Late Mrs. K. Beasley. a New Zealand Pioneer

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 22

News by cable has been received by Mr. T. H. N. Beasley, sporting editor of the "Evening News," of the death in Wellington (N.Z.), of his mother. Mra. K…

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Death of Miss Gordon

The Labor Daily · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 9

The death has occurred at Newport of a fine organiser. Miss Florence Gordon. It was to the ability of this lady that the Country Women's…

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Obituary. Mrs. Mary Millane

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 42

Mrs. Mary Millane recently passed to her eternal reward at her residence Victoria-street, Goulburn. She was one of the pioneers, and it was very interesting…

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Obituary. Miss Florence Gordon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 13

Miss Florence Gordon, who was instrumental in founding the Country Women's Association, and was for Stome time its secretary, died on Tuesday afternoon at ber residence,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Ellen Leary

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 8

The death occurred on Sunday morning, the 8th January, of Mrs. Ellen Leary, at her residence, 165 Hargrave-street, Paddington. The late Mrs. Leary was…

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The Late Mr. John Payne, M.L.A. Death in Brisbane

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 16

Widespread regret was felt, at the death of Mr. John Payne, M.L.A. The late Mr. Payne, who for many years was member for Michell, was a man of sterling…

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Obituary. Sister Mary Elizabeth Brennan

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 30

There passed away at Lewisham Private Hospital on Sunday, January 8, in her 64th, year, Sister Mary Elizabeth Brennan, after a most valued career in…

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Death of Mr. A. W. Aston. Lockhart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 12

The dealt is announced of Mr. A. W. Aston, of Boree Creek, at the age of 73 years. He was one of the pioneers of the Borce Creek district, and was mainly responsible for…

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Death of a Poet's Sister. Miss Nora Quinn

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 25

Nora Clare Quinn passed away at the Sacred Heart Hospice on Saturday, the 21st ult., fortified with all the rites of the Church. The deceased was a sister of…

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God's Battle Earl Haig's Faith Funeral Preparations London

The Sun · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 1

A new story of the late Earl Haig's intense devoutness has been revealed by Professor George Duncan, of St. Andrew's University, who, during the…

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Convent of Mercy, Emmaville. Death of Sister Mary Austin

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 32

Sister Mary Austin Phillips, who died on December 1, at the Convent of Mercy, Emmaville, was well known and much beloved in that district. Born at Singleton…

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Death of a Poet's Sister. Miss Nora C. QUINN

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 23

Miss Nora Clare Quinn died at the Hospice of the Dying on Saturday, 21st January. Her end, like her life, was quiet and peaceful, while her long…

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Death of Mr. John McLean. Ex-champion Sculler

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 34

The death of Mr. John McLean on the 21st ult., removes from us an old-time champion sculler, and a good Catholic citizen. Mr. McLean made fame for the Richmond…

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White Ant Poison Causes Death of Four People Mystery Solved

The Sun · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 10

It has now been established that the poisoning tragedy at Torrens Creek, near Hughenden, which resulted in the…

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Arrested Omeo Minister Death of Wife Murder Charge Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 13

THERE was a sensational development to-day in connection with the death at Omeo, on January 2, of Mrs. Ethel…

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Obituary. Mr. John M'lean, Ex-champion Sculler

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 31

Mr. John M'Lean, whose death occurred on the 21st ult., not only removed from us an ex-champion sculler, out a good Catholic citizen. He made fame…

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