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Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Funeral of Mr. Medlicott

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

There was a large attendance yesterday at the Waverley Cemetery at the funeral of the late Mr. W. A. Medlicott, the well-known dentist, of…

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Obituary. Mr. W. A. Medlicott

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. William Arthur Medlicott took place yesterday at Waverley Cemetery. Born in Melbourne, he came to Sydney 38 years ago, where, in conjunction with…

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Death of Mr. H. Breakell. Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 12

The death occurred at his home in Willougby, Sydney, of Mr. Henry Breakell, [?] clerk of Petty Sessions at Glen Innes. The late Mr. Breakell left Glen Innes on his…

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Poisoning Is Suspected Funeral Stopped Wife May Be Charged London

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 1

THE funeral of a sheep farmer of Eleford (Gloucestershire) named Harry Pace, has been stopped by the [?] authorities who have ordered an…

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Death Drama Passed Funeral Then Killed Train Smashes Into Lorry Dubbo

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 13

A few seconds after passing the funeral of the boxer McNamara. who was killed on Saturday night, and in full…

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Death of Thomas Hardy

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 11

The great writer died at his home in Dorchester on Wednesday, aged 87. His wife and sister-in-law, who had been constantly at his bedside for a fortnight, were with him at the end. The London "Daily Telegraph" says:—"He has left the English-speaking world immeasurably the poorer by his death, as it was immeasurably the richer for his long, full life." The accompanying sketch is by E. O. Hoppe, who spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. Hardy at Max Gate, and look the photographs here reproduced for the "Sydney Mail."…

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Death of Mrs. Louisa Morgan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 20

The death occurred yesterday, at the residence of her daughter, at Wood's-parade, Manly, of Mrs. Louisa Morgan, widow of Mr. Thomas Squire Morgan, one of the discoverers…

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Obituary. Mr. Thomas Cornish

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 12

The funeral of Mr. Thomas Cornish, the well-known pastoralist, took place yesterday morning in the South Head Cemetery. Before the funeral a short service was conducted at…

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Hardy's Funeral Absence of Royalty London

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 1

REFERRING to Mr. Arnold Bennett's criticism at the absence of member of the Royal family from yesterday 's funeral service of Mr. Thomas…

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Death of Mrs. M. Corscaden. Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 16

The death has occurred of Mrs. Margaret Corscaden, aged 54, widow of Mr. J. C. Corscadon, who conducted a scouring and fell-mongering business here. Mrs. Corscaden was…

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Certificate Issued Death of Minister's Wife Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 16

A certificate that the death of Mrs. Ethel Constance Briggs, aged 22, the wife of the Rev. E. Brlggs of Omeo, was due to exhaustion and heart…

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Fernhill Fatality Death of Wilkes Driver Is Exonerated Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 6

A verdict of accidental death wan recorded by the Wollongong Deputy- Coroner. Mr. J. Kirby, J.P., after inquiring into the circumstances…

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Mystery Death Wife of Clergyman Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 10

UNTIL the Government analyst has completed his examination of the contents of the stomach, the cause of the death of Mrs. Biggs, the young wife of a…

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The Late Mrs. Margaret Martin

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 33

On Tuesday, the 13th ult., there passed away at her residence, 8 Corbcn-strcet, City, the oldest identity of St. Francis' parish, Mrs. Margaret Martin. The deceased was…

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Obituary. Mrs. Fallon

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 43

Mrs. Mary Fallon, wife of Mr. Patrick Fallon, died in Waratah Private Hospital, recently. The deceased lady had been ailing for about 10 days and was…

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Death of Mr. George S. Ford

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 41

After an illness extending over about eight months, one of the best known and respected parishioners of Rockdale, in the person of Mr. George Stephen Ford, died…

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Death of Bulahdelah Pioneers. Buladelah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 12

The deaths have occurred of Mrs. Elizabeth Cassidy at the age of 68 years, and Mr. George Ireland, 65 years, who were both old residents of the district. Mrs. Cassidy arrived from…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles Henry

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

The sad news of the untimely death of Mr. Charles Henry, of Dundee, via South Grafton, was received throughout the district with deep regret. The…

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The Catholic Funeral. Its Rites and Meanings

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 50

We can easily imagine the bewilderment of non-Catholics when, attending the funeral obsequies of a departed friend or relative, they witness the ceremony…

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Army Officer No Military Funeral Regulations Forbade

The Sun · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 16

Military honors of a gun- carriage and firing party were not provided for the funeral this afternoon of Lieut.- Col. Walter Baxter, V. D., a soldier for…

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