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Obituaries & funerals, 1929

2,448 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 123

Death of Mrs. Arthur Rose in London

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 9

Mr. Arthur Rose, formerly a Vaucluse alderman, who held a managerial position in Sargood Bros., Ltd., went to London last year, with his wife, for an…

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The Sydney Morning Herlad. Tuesday, January 15, 1929. Late Mr. Justice Higgins

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 10

Although it is more than eight years since the late Mr. Justice Higgins resigned the post of President of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, it may be said that his…

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Obituary. Mrs. Robert W. Hardie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 8

The death occurred on Saturday morning of Mrs. Robert W. Hardie, widow of Mr. Robert W. Hardie, one of the founders of Hardie and Gorman, estates agents, of Sydney…

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Tributes Paid Late Mr. Justice Higgins Capable and Fearless Man Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

THE funeral of the late Mr. Justice Henry Higgins, who died suddenly last night at his country home. Dromana, aged 77. will take…

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Laid to Rest Shark's Victim Funeral of Young Colin Stewart

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

As the body of Colin Stewart, the 14-years-old victim of Saturday's shark horror at Bondi, encased in a snow-white collin, was borne from…

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Boy Killed in Motor Smash on Way to Funeral Lismore

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 13

AS the result of a motor smash at the corner of Moon and Swift [?] Ballina, late yesterday, a boy was killed, and four other people were…

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'Plane Crash in Street--funeral of Sha[?] Victim--inquest Into Katoomba Tragedy

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 14

THE "HANGING GARDENS" OF SYDNEY.--Tomatoes grown in boxes on the roof of the Bank of Adelaide, in the heart of the city, yield prolifically. YOUR BANK BALANCE is the only limit to what you can…

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Liquor Was Cause of Tragedy at Echo Point Coroner's Verdict on Death of Nola Rowley KATOOMBA

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 7

"Nola Rowley died from a fracture of the skull and other injuries caused through a fall from the cliff, and such fall was the wilful…

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Late Mr. Justice Higgins. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 18

The funeral of Mr. Justice Higgins at Dromana to-day was largely attended by members of the legal profession and representatives of the Federal and State Governments. Several…

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Death of Henry Arthur Jones

Referee · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 9

The noted playwright, Henry Arthur Jones, died in London on Monday, aged 78. In his department of literature he was one of the most fitted men of the…

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OBITUARY Thomas Donovan

Construction and Local Government Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 7

The death of one of Australia's most genetous benefactors in Mr. Thomas .Donovan, LL.B., occurred last Saturday at the age of 85 years. Mr. Donovan's gifts meant much…

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Sixty Years with One Firm Late Mr. F. E. Dixon

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 7

Representatives of many insurance and business houses attended the funeral of the late Frank Edwin Dixon, a partner in George King and Co…

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Death of Mr. James Crowley. Trundle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 18

One of the oldest pioneers in the Trundle district, Mr. James Crowley, died at the weekend, aged 86. Mr. Crowley was a native of Ireland, being born in Bandon, County Cork,…

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Death of Clarmal Filly Gave Much Promise

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 27

Clarmal, which was heavily backed for a race at Moorefield on Saturday, but failed badly, died from an internal complaint late on Monday…

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Obituary. Mr. O. M. Charlton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 22

The funeral of Mr. Oswald Murray Charlton, who died on Sunday morning at Killara, after a long illness, took place at Waverley Cemetery on Monday…

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Mr. Justice Higgins' Funeral Notable Pall-bearers Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Justice Higgins took place at Dromana today, pall-bearers being Mr. Latham, Federal Attorney-General. representing…

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Sudden Death Late Mrs. Anderson

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly of Mrs. George Anderson, of Parramatta-road, Granville, at an early hour on Monday morning…

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Late Mrs. C. O'Gorman. Requiem at Parramatta

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 25

Cabled advice was received this week of the death in Ireland of Mrs. Catherine O'Gorman, relict of the late Mr. Thomas O'Gorman, of County Clare…

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Obituary

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 29
Also in The Catholic Press

Not only in educational circles but in the wider sphere of public affairs the news of the death of Mr. Morgan Dunne (formerly of the Education Department)…

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