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Obituaries & funerals, 1929

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Obituary. Mr. Arthur H. Stevens

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 22

Mr. Arthur H. Stevens, acjcd G2 years, of Frestelgne, Carlisle-street, Rose Bay, whose death occurred on New Year's Day, went to Rose Day 23 years ago, and was a prominent…

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Is This the Death Knell of Steeplechasing? Its Toll of Great Riders and Horses Has Been Heavy Do Modern Racegoers Like It?

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 6

THAT oft-condemned sport, summer steeplechasing, is to be the object of another attack in Victoria shortly. A movement is afoot for the abolition of cross-country racing during the hot months. All steeplechasing lacks popularity in N.S.W. In Victoria the…

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Wool Man Dead Late Mr. O. Parnham

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1929 · page 1

Mr. Oliver Parnham, a well-known identity in the Sydney wool trade, died yesterday at a private hospital at Willoughby in his 80th year. Deceased was…

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Late Mr. E. J. Calf an Appreciation

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 7

A correspondent writes as follows in appreciation of the into Mr. E. J. Calf, a Labor veteran, who passed away hist week…

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Death of Mr. Edward Hewitt

The Sun · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 8

Mr. Edward Hewitt, for many years caretaker at the Chief Secretary's Office, died this morning after a long illness. Mr. Hewitt spent the greater…

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Obituary. Mr. David Davis

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 12

The funeral of the late Mr. David Davis, governing director of D. Davis and Co., took place yesterday in the Jewish portion of the Rookwood Cemetory. The Rev. M. Ernfield…

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Fatally Crushed Death of E. J. Doherty

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 2

On Thursday, Parramatta district Coroner held an inquiry concerning the death of Edward John Doherty, which occurred in St. Joseph's Hospital,…

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Country News. Death of Pioneer. Guyra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 12

The death has occurred of Mrs. Marjorie Jackson, of Brushy Creek, aged 82 years. She was born at Fort William, Scotland, and had lived in the New England district for 79 years…

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Judge's Tribute Death of Mr. Justice Woolcock

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 10

Mr. Justice Blair, of Queensland, who is in Sydney, spoke in sincere terms of the loss the Government and public of Queensland had sustained…

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Country News and Personal Notes Death of Riverina Pioneer

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 17

Mrs. Eliza Lander, widow of Mr. John Lander, one of the pioneers of the Riverina district, died on January 16, at her home, "Collingwood."…

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Death of John Bond Goulburn

The Sun · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 13

Following an illness extending over the past two years, the death occurred of Mr. John Bond, aged 82, head of the old Goulburn drapery and mercery…

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Death of Alderman J. Jarvie. Wollongong

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

The denth occurred yesterday of Alderman James Jarvie, of the Central Illawarra Council. He was manager of Mount Kembla colliery, and an active worker for the Boy Scouts…

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Obituary. Mrs. I. S. Hogue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 6

Mrs. Isabella Sophia Hogue, who died at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. E. Horler), at Vaucluse last week, was an old resident of the Newcastle district. A daughter…

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Death of Nurse Puzzles Police Body Found by Doctor on Her Bed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Monday.--The death of Nurse Violet Blanch Tuck, who was found dead in her bed by a doctor at a house in Military…

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38 Years in Public Service Death of Chief Messenger to Minister for Health

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 5

Mr. Edward Hewitt, caretaker of the Chief Secretary's Office and chief messenger to the Minister for Health, died yesterday at the age of 64…

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Late Mrs. McKENNA

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 2

Among those who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Nell McKenna Wife oof the well-known Randwick trainer, which took places on Monday morning at…

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Obituary

Construction and Local Government Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 17

It is with regret that we have to record the passing away on January 18 of Mr. F. L. Langdon of the timber firm of Langdon and Langdon Ltd. Mr. Langdon's funeral took…

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Funeral of Mr. Edward Hewitt

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 5

The funeral of the late Edward Hewitt, chief messenger to the Minister for Health, and caretaker of the Chief Secretary's office, took place at…

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Obituary. Mr. Oliver Parnham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 19

Mr. Oliver Parnham, who died at a private hospital at North Sydney last Saturday, had been associated with the Sydney wool trade for many years. He was in his 80th year, and…

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Late Mr. Justice Higgins. Death Causes Deep Regret in Labor Circles

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 13

Deep regret has been expressed in Labor circles at the news of the death Mr. Justice Higgins, who through his administration of industrial legislation was…

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