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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Grave in Scotland Haig's Body for Home Funeral on Friday London

The Labor Daily · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 1

IN deference to the wishes of the late Earl Haig's family, his body will not be interred in Westminster Abbey, of St. Paul's Cathedral, but at the home…

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Earl Haig. The Funeral. Burial in Scotland. Service at the Abbey. LONDON, Jan. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 11

In the absence of any knowledge of references in the late Field-Marshal's will to interment, arrangements were proceeded with for a funeral at St. Paul's, but the Scottish…

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Startling Story of Railway Jobbery See Page 13 Funeral Salute by Historic War Gun Earl Haig's Memory Why Junkers Remained Dumb London

Evening News · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 1

THE Royal Horse Artillery gun, which fired the British Army's first shot in the war, will fire the salute at the funeral of Field Marshal Earl Haig on Friday, and the Union Jack, which was formerly flown at the…

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Sensations Expected in Omeo Mystery Death Case What Caused Death of Clergyman's Wife? Analyst's Report Said to Reveal Poison in Exhumed Body Minister and Girl Story Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 2

Startling developments are expected within the next 24 hours in the Omeo mystery case, concerning the sudden death of Ethel Constance Griggs, the young wife of the Rev. Ronald Reeves Griggs,…

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Late Mr. T. J. Purcell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 8

Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. Thomas Joseph Purcell, sollcltor, of Sydney, who died on October 4, 1927, at the age of 54 years. He left an estate, in…

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Late Mr. E. E. Smith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 8

The late Mr. Edward Ernest Smith, of West Wyalong, retired farmer and grazier, who died in November last at the age of 65 years, left a will disposing of his estate, which for…

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Obituary

The Land · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 14
Also in The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate

Aged 90 years, Mr. Hugh McLaehlan, one of the pioneers of the Clarence district, died last, week at his residence, Laurelbank, near Grafton…

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Death of Horse

The Land · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 20

"W.L." had a 14-year-old gelding in good condition, and fed on green wheaten chaff and pasture. Would partly lose the use of hind legs,…

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Death of Mr. Cheetham

The Propeller · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

Mr. Samuel Thomas Cheetham, of Douglas Street, Bexley, died on Monday last at the St. George District Hospital, aged 46 years. The funeral took…

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Death of Mrs. C. Upjohn

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 14

The death occurred on Wednesday of Mrs. Caroline Upjohn, licensee of the Australian Hotel, York Street, City, and widow of Frederick James…

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Obituary. Mr. T. E. Broadfoot

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 4

After an illness of some weeks Mr. Thomas E. Broadfoot died at the home of his parents at New Lambton, Newcastle, on Sunday, January 29. The…

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Haig's Funeral Final Arrangements Dryburgh Burial London

Evening News · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 10

IT was announced to-day that the remsins of Field—Marshal Earl [?] would be interred in the family vault of the Haige in Dryburgh Abbey, near…

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Death of Mr. E. A. Wright. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 14

The death occurred on Wednesday of Mr. Edward Abraham Wright, a well-known builder and contractor. He was 59 years of age and a native of Peel. Mr. Wright identified…

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Death of Mr. J. Whitehead, Sen. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 14

The death has occurred of Mr. John Whitehead, sen., of Junction Meadows, Towong, [?] notable figure in the Upper Murray, at the age of 91. Mr. Whitehead owned considerable…

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Country Women's Association Death of C.W.A. Organiser—branches in Recess Cassilis Memorial—goodooga Hospital Queensland Activities Death of C.W.A. PIONEER

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 16

The death occurred at Newport a few days ago of Miss Florence0 Gordon, a Sydney presswoman, whose appeal in the country press, during…

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Does Not Know of Father's Death Earl Haig's Son Foch for Funeral London

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 1

THE late Earl Haig's only son, George Alexander Eugene Douglas, formerly Viscount Dawick, but now Earl Haig of…

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On Murder Charge I Death of Mrs. Griggs Omeo Parson Poison in Remains Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 1

GREAT excitement prevailed in the township of Omeo this morning, when Detective Sergeant Mulcahy's and Constable McMillam…

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The Hero Now at Rest Sudden Death of Field Marshal Earl Haig "Great Soldier, Great Patriot"

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 4

With startling suddenness, the death of that great British soldier, Field-marshal Earl Haig, of Bermer-syde, occurred at the London…

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Menace of the Trade in Cycling Both Amateurs and Pros. Suffer Goody Benefit a Success, Despite Local Riders' Demands: Opperman and Finlay in Records: Death of Mr. Archie Craig

Arrow · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 15

Those who attended the Tour de France Carnival, on the Sports Ground on Monday night, witnessed a remarkable ride by Hubert Opparman, champion pace follower and road rider of Australia. He was assisted by Bob Finlay. The object of the carnival was to raise…

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