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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Veteran Cricketer Death of Mr. Edward Butler (Tasmania)

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 13

A very old and respected link with Tasmanian cricket was snapped by the death of Mr. Edward H. Duller, which took place at Hobart on Thursday last…

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Death of Old Rifleman

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 1

ANZAC RANGE, Wednesday. WHILE the riflemen were assembled around the dinner-table to-night. Wt. Officer…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. Marion Dale

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 4

The death occurred at Lewisham Private Hospital on Tuesday, the 27th ult., of Mrs. Marion Bertha Dale, widow of the late David Dale, ex-M.L.A. of Fairfield. She was…

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Obituary. Mr. Christopher John Rogers

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 30

The death occurred on the 31st ult. at a Private Hospital, after a short illness, of Mr. Christopher John Rogers, of Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach…

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Obituary. William Joseph O'dare

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 19

On Friday, 9th December, there passed away at his residence, Adam-street, Cootamundra, a well-known and highly respected resident in the person of Mr…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary C. V. Power

The Auburn and Lidcombe Advance · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 2

Mrs. Mary C. V. Power, beloved wife of Mr. John Power, of 37 Station-road, Auburn, died under particularly sad circumstances last Monday. She was…

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Goulburn Convent of Mercy. Death of Sister M. STANISLAUS

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 21

Just before the evening Angelus rang out from, the Cathedral on Christmas Day, a beautiful soul winged its flight heavenward from the Convent of Mercy, where…

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Death of P. J. Byrne Third Trainer in a Week

The Sun · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 15

Mr. Patrick J. Byrne, a well-known metropolitan horse trainer, died at a private hospital at Randwick at noon to -day…

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Death of a Sister of Mercy, Goulburn. the Late Sister M. STANISLAUS

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 17

Just before the evening Angelus on Xmas Day, there, passed from earth to heaven Sister Mary Stanislaus Knopp, at the age of forty-two years, just one half…

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Late Mr. R. C. Reed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 6

Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. Robert Charles Reed merchant, of Mosman, who died on November 7 last, aged 70 years, leaving an estate of the net value of…

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Obituary

The Land · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 3
Also in The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate

Mr. John Swann, farmer and orchardist, of Wedderburn, has died at the age of 81 years. Mr. J. G. Schofield, who wan born at…

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The Late Mr. N. H. Lyons

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 3

The death occurred at 252 Birrell Street, Waverley, of Mr. Norbert Hart Lyons, partner in the legal firm of Smithers, Warren, and Lyons. Mr…

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Death of Mr. M. Brown

The Propeller · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

Mr. Maurice Brown, honorary secretary of the Central Baptist Church, Bathurst Street, Sydney, died suddenly on Wednesday morning at his residence,…

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Death of Mr. J. S. Mair

The Land · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 5

The body of Mr. J. S. Mair, aecountant to the Grazier's Association, who disappeared from his home at Artarmon on December 29, was accidentally…

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Obituary. Mr. N. H. Lyons

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 6

The death of Mr. Norbert Hart Lyons, partner of the legal Arm of Smithers, Warren and Lyons, Culwulla Chambers, occurred on Wednesday, at this home, in Birrell-street,…

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Death of Mr. E. Hewitt Nephew of James Tyson

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

Mr. Edward Hewitt, one of the best known citizens of Granville, and one who was highly respected throughout the district, passed away. suddenly on…

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Country News and Personal Notes Death of a Western Pioneer

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 15

DUBBO, Thursday. -- The death of Mr. J. B. Woodley, at the age of 76, removes one of the western pioneers. Before the days of the western…

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Father of House Death of Aged M.L.C. MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 12

Mr. Joseph Sternberg, father of the Victorian Legislative Council, died this morning at the age of 70. He had been a member of the Council for 37 years…

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Fire's Havoc 48 Hours' Battle in Dandenongs Death of Volunteer Outbreaks Still Raging in Gippsland Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 12

Raging bush fires, attended in one case by the collapse and death of a volunteer fire-fighter, caused great havoc throughout Victoria again yesterday. Fortunately a cool change developed towards the…

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