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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1930

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Death of Mr. Frederick Fairy. Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 14

By the death of Mr. F. Fairy an old resident has been removed from the district. Mr. Fairy was born at Commington (England) and served in the Indian Mutiny. After his…

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Funeral of Flying Officer Airmen's Last Tribute at Graveside

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 9

Masses of flowers covered the coffin and the limber upon which was carried she, remains of Flying-officer Leo J. Ryan, from…

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City Business Man Passes Death of Mr. Ernest A. Palmer

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 7

By the death of Mr. E. A. Palmer at his Mosman home yesterday morning, Sydney has lost one of its most prominent…

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The Late Mr. T. Jennings

The Methodist · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 6

One of the old members and workers of the Balmain Mission in early days, Mr. Thomas Jennings, died at his residence, West Ryde, on 31st ult. He was a singularly successful worker amongst…

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Late Mrs. W. Roberts in Memoriam Service at Ashfield

The Methodist · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 14

In connection with the lamented death of Mrs. W. Roberts (nee Mabel Green) on Boxing Day, reported in last issue, an "in memoriam" service…

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Death of Capt. G. W. Milner

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 13

Captain George W. Milner. master of the McIlwraith, McEacharn freighter Kooliga, died at a private hospital in Melbourne on Thursday…

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Fatal Collision Death of Mrs Nellson

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 5

Marie Neilson, of Belle Street, Thirlmere, died in Nepean District Hospital on Tuesday from injuries received in a collision between two ears near Penrith…

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Obituary Mr James Millen

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 8

An old and esteemed resident of the Nepean district, Mr James Milien, died on Saturday, at the residence of his Mr James Milien, Kingswood,…

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Obituary. Mr. W. S. Medcalf

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 17

The death occurred on January 2 of Mr. William Samuel Medcalf, in his 51st year. For 26 years Mr. Medcalf was connected with the firm of Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. He…

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Obituary. Captain G. W, Milner

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

Captain G. W. Milner, late master of Mcllwraith, McEacharn steamer Kooliga, died at Melbourne on Thursday after on operation for…

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Death of Mr. Edward Bok. Montreal, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 16

The death is announced from Lake Wales (Florida) of Mr. Edward Bok, at the age of 66 years. Sir. Edward Bok was born in the…

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Death of Mr. E. A. Palmer

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 14

MR. E. A. PALMER, who died at his home in Bradley's Head Road, Mosman, on January 9, was chairman and managing director of F. J. Palmer…

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Death of Judge Buchanan

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 10

The death occurred in Sydney last night of Judge Alexander Buchanan, formerly of the South Australian Supreme Court…

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Late Mr. L. M. Moss Bequests to Charities

The Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 15

Probate of the will of Lionel Montague Moss, merchant, of Lane Cove, who died on November 14, 1929, at the age of 58, has been granted…

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Funeral of Mr. G. Smithers

The Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 9

Beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave at the funeral at South Head Cemetery this afternoon of Mr. G. H. Smithers, retired stipendiary…

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Late Mr. W. B. Reid. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 14

A private cablegram from London records the death of Mr. W. B. Reid, at one time a preminent New Zealand racing owner, but who for many years lived in England. The late Mr…

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Obituary. Mr. G. H. Smithers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 12

The death occurred at his residence in Sandridge-street, Bondi, yesterday, of Mr. George Henry Smithers, aged 76 years, retired stipendiary magistrate…

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East Meets West at Chinese Funeral New York

The Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 1

Charlie Boston, Mayor of New York's Chinatown, was buried with a peculiar combination of pagan and Christian rites…

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Wills and Bequests. Late Mr. L. M. Moss

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 11

Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. Lionel Montague Moss, merchant, of Greba, Lane Cove, who died on November 14 last, leaving an estate of the net value…

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Funeral of Famous Old-time Magistrate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

Retired from the Bench ten years ago, after over 25 years' service, Mr. G. H. Smithers, one of Sydney's old-time magistrates, who died at Bondi,…

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