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Obituaries & funerals, 1929

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A Bundle of Letters Chooks Were Late. Mr. B. Frewin writes:--

The Sun · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 3

I read with inte[?] that millions of letters were cleared during Christmas from the G.P.O., [?] it is not much satisfaction to the public to know that…

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Obituary. Corporal T. G. Congreve

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 9

Corporal Thomas Gordon Congreve, of the 3rd South African Infantry Regiment, who prior to enlisting was inspector of Customs at Johannesburg, died yesterday at the…

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By-pass Dangers. Road Death Toll of 14 Persons Daily

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 8

That the toll of motor accidents is unlikely to abate, but will probably increase despite the growing road hence, is shown by the figures of traffic…

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Obituary. Lady Gould

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 12

The funeral of Lady Gould, wife of Sir Albert Gould, took place yesterday forenoon from All Saints' Church, Queen-street, Woollahra, where a service was conducted by the…

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Death of Mr. E. F. Lord. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 12

Mr. Ernest F. Lord, one of Queenland's bestknown sportsmen, died this morning at his home, Eskdale Station, after an operation for appendicitis. He enjoyed excellent health…

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The Late Mrs. A. M. Toohey

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 22

A well-known Catholic and one who was esteemed in many circles, Mrs. A. M. Toohey, widow of the Hon. John Toohey, M.L.C., one of the founders of…

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Death of Wagga Resident. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 12

Mr. William Archer, one of the best-known residents of Wagga, was knocked down in Bayliss-street late last night by a motor car, driven by Mr. William Farrell, a farmer,…

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Obituary. Mr. Thomas Greaney

The Catholic Press · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 29

By the death of Mr. Thomas Greaney, which occurred at his residence on Monday, the 3rd ult., after a short illness, Lismore loses one of its grand pioneer…

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Stacy Aumonier. Death of a Great Writer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 15

The world is poorer by the death of Stacy Aumonier, one of the most lovable and versatile of personalities, and one of the simplest of men. In his simplicity lay his greatness,…

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Obituary Miss Elizabeth M'nulty

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 23

Miss Elizabeth M'Nulty died in the Dangar Cottage Hospital, Singleton, on Sunday week, after a brief illness. The deceased, who was 77 years of age, was…

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Convent of the Maternal Heart of Mary, Lewisham. Death of Sister Mary Catherine Scanlon

The Catholic Press · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 32

In the year 1885 the history of the Little Company of Mary in Australia began. The first band of pioneer members of the Nursing Sisters of the Little…

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Was It Murder? Death of 15-Year-old Girl Poison Chocolate Strychnine in Stomach Alleged Newcastle

The Sun · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 15

The theory of suicide or misadventure at first entertained by the Newcastle police in connection with the mysterious death of Hilda Johnson, aged 15, of Maryville, who collapsed and died after eating a chocolate…

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The Late Mr. H. S. Simpson

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

Mr. Hector Spaneer [?] Simpson greater, of Burindil, who died to May less, left estate v[?] at £115,034. Mr. Simpson, who was a bachelor, he[?]…

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Wills and Bequests the Late Mrs. M. J. McGILL

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

Mrs. Mabel Jean Mcgill, wife of Mr. George N. Mcgill, of Eranble, near Molong (N.S.W.), died in November last, leaving estate valued at £37,203, the whole of which she he[?]n…

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£185,844 Estate. Late Mr. John M'caughey. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 12

For resealing purposes the will of Mr. John McCaughey, of Hampton Court. Darlinghurst, New South Wales, was lodged at the Probate Office to-day. Mr. McCaughey's Victorian…

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Fell From Cliff. Death of Boy. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 12

Fatal injurie were received at Queenscliff yesterday by Eric Bruford Carr, 7 years, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Carr, of Newtown, who were spending a holiday at…

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Poisoned Chocolates Mysterious Death of a Gift at Newcastle

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

Sensational developments, it is expected, are likely to arise out of the death on Saturday at Newcastle (N.S.W.) Hospital of Hindu Johnson,…

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Late Mr. Chris. Hogan

The Sun · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 6

Mr. Christopher Hogan, Sydney wool buyer and licensee of the Dumbarton Castle Hotel, Kent-street, city, died shortly before noon to-day. The…

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Funeral Op Miss Nola Rowley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 9

The funeral of Miss Nola Rowley, who was killed in tragic circumstances at Echo Point, Katoomba, on Monday last, took place in the Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood,…

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Death of Mr. Frank Judges

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 2

One of Penrith's most highly respected business men. Mr Frank Herbert Judges (of Judges Bros.), died at his residence. Warwick Street, Penrith, on…

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