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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1929

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Obituary MRS. A. J. BOYS

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 17

Mrs. A. J. Boys, of "The Dane," Golspie; died at her residence on Christmas Eve after a serious illness. The deceased underwent an operation at St. Vincent's…

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OBITUARY. Sister Mary Paul Byrne

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 17

On Friday, 7th ult., after a short illness, Sister Mary Paul Byrne passed away in tho 22nd year of her profession in the Dominican Order. She was the eldest daughter…

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Tex Rickard's Estate Easy Come; Easy Go Crowds at Funeral Vancouver

The Sun · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 1

Tex Rickard, the world-famous fight promoter, who died on Sunday, left an estate the net value of which has…

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Obituary

The Land · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

Mrs. Eliza Beasley, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Agland. of Lucknow, early settlers of the Orange district, has passed away at Oranpe, at…

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Estate of £34.249. Late Mr. H. Goldstein, M.l.a

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 14

Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. Hyman Goldstein, M. L. A., of Beach street, Coogee, warehouseman, who died on September 3 last, leaving an estate of the…

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Launceston Tragedy. Death of John Killiane. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 14

While lying under police observation at a public hospital at Launceston, John Killiane died 'this morning. Killian was found on Friday with a deep wound in his throat, and…

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Stanley West Is Dead Red Funeral for Rebel Poet BRISBANE

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

Prominent militants and union officials attended the funeral of Stanley West, well-known proletarian journalist, satirist and poet, at Toowong…

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Late Mr. Frank Judges

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 3

As briefly mentioned in our last issue, Mr Frank Herbert Judges, died at his residence, Warwick Street, Penrith, on January 3rd, after an illness of a…

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Granville. Funeral

The Biz · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

One of the largest funerals seen in Granville for some time past took place on Saturday afternoon, when the remains of the late Mr. Ned…

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Obituary

The Biz · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 4

Beryle carter, 2 years a months, daughter of Mr. Ern Carter, of Cabromatta, died on Wednesday in Camperdown Children's Hospital…

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Late Mr. F. Warn Crookwell

The Sun · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 6

The death occurred last night of Mr. Fred Warn, a descendant of a pioneer family of the district. Mr. Warn was for some years…

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Death of Missionary Sister

The Methodist · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 6

For twelve years, Miss Martha Laverty served the cause of Foreign Missions as a Sister in Fiji with conspicuous fidelity. She returned some months ago for medical advice, and after an…

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Death of Mrs. R. W. Hardie

The Sun · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 3

The death occurred early this morning, at her residence. "Ilfracombe," Park-road, Burwood, of Mrs, Robert W. Hardie, wife of the late Mr. Robert…

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Obituary. Mrs. J. Ford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 22

The death occurred at her home at Braemar, Jenkin-street, Chatswood, recently, of Mrs. Ford, wife of Mr. James Ford, a director of the Royal North Shore Hospital for many years…

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Obituary William George Holswich

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 5

The sad death occurred at the Dubb[?] District Hospital after an aillness of about a month, of Mr William George [?]lswich, farmer of [?]allandoran. The…

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Death of Mr. J. Ralston. Tenterfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 18

The death occurred suddenly yesterday morning of Mr. James Ralston, a well-known citizen of this town. He returned from Sandilands the previous night, and went to…

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CABRAMATTA, (From our Correspondent). Funeral of Mr. Ross

The Biz · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. William Ross left his home in Churchstreet, Cabramatta, on Wednesday, morning, for the Rookwood…

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Death of Mr. W. Weddel. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 18

The death is announced of Mr. William Wed[?] one of the founders of W. Weddel and Co., Ltd., which became world famous for the part it played In extending the chilled and…

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Archbishop Lees Impressive Funeral Service Cathedral Thronged Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 7

A vast silent crowd paid tribute to the late Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr. Harrington Lees, at the funeral service in St. Paul's Cathedral this…

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Was Chef to M's.L.A. Death of Mr. R. S. BELL

Evening News · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

THE death took place at his residence. "Cabors.' Stanmore, of Mr. Robert Samuel Bell, who was for 25 years chief cook at the State Parliament House…

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