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Obituaries & funerals, 1931

2,013 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 101

German Unemployed. Death-knell of the Dole. LONDON, Jan 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 9

"It is practically impossible to con[?] spending 3,000,000,000 marks a year [?] support an army of workless without some [?] declared the German Finace…

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Obituary

The St George Call · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

Mr. Walter Gray, 47, who lost his life in Wellington (New Zealand), while trying to rescue an elderly woman from a burning boarding-house,…

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Overseas Obituary

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

Mr. M. Minkowski, aged 49, died at Buenos Aires as the result of a motor accident. He was born in Warsaw, was a deaf mute, but in spite of this serious…

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Death of Mr. F. Brighten

The Propeller · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

Mr. Frederick James Brighton, of Fairview Street, Arncliffe, died on Monday at a private hospital at Bexley. The deceased, who is a brother of Mr…

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BOWLS. Death of Queensland Patron

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 15

Mr. Edward Taylor, familiarly known as "Pa Taylor," died at his residence, Brisbane, yesterday. He was for many years and up to his death patron of the Queensland Bowling Association, and…

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Fine Mortdale Citizen. The Late Mr. R. E. Caten

The Propeller · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. Robert E. Caten, who died at his home in Mutual Road, Mortdale, on December 23, in his eightieth year, was a most worthy citizen, and highly…

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Obituary. Dr. Norman Robertson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

Dr. Norman K. Bobertson, who was formerly in practice at Hunter's Hill, and latterly in Macquarie-street, died at his home in Wanulla-road, Point Piper, last Friday, aged…

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The Death of Captain Shand Chapter Iv. -- (Continued.)

Daily Pictorial · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 14

"It is good," Mario had said. "He is a young man, and very friendly. You will see. Also he will pay well, and the reis will come in handy. This…

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Liverpool. Obituary. Mrs. McMahon, of Liverpool

The Biz · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 7

Aged 74, Mrs. McMahon, of Goulburn street, Liverpool, [?]ed on Ja[?] 1, Her husband predeceased her by many years. A large family of children…

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Hopes for Death of Racing Mr. Hammond Opposes S.P. Licenses

Daily Pictorial · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

"IT is a new experience to find myself in unison with bookmakers in their protest against the licensing of S.P. betting shops," writes Rev…

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Death-[?]nell of Lower Freight Rates

The Land · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

A POINTED commentary on the Lang Government's attitude toward the primary producers in their efforts to secure a reduction of coats attaches to the…

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Death of Mr. Thomas Hobby

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 2

The death occurred on Tuesday last, at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, of Mr Thomas James Hobby, of Penrith, at the age of 74 years…

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Obituary. Mrs. H. E. Roberts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 17

Mrs. Roberts, widow of Mr. David Roberts, who died at her residence, 9 Gieville-street, Randwick, recently, was an earnest worker for many charitable institutions. She was…

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Royal Funeral Their Majesties in London LONDON

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

THE King ind Queen, accompanied by the Duke ind Duchess of York and the Duke of Gloucester, returned to-day to Buckingham Palace for the…

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The Death of Captain Shand CHAPTER V.--(Continued.)

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 15

Peter was disconcerted more than he could have expressed. Instead of immediately leaving the room he stood irresolute, incapable of thought…

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Sad Mission Royal Family at Windsor Princess's Funeral London

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

The King and Queen, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of York and the Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry), returned to-day to…

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The Death of Captain Shand CHAPTER V.--(Continued.)

Daily Pictorial · Sunday 11 January 1931 · page 27

Outside the office he hesitated a moment as to what next to do. Then he decided to go to the offices of the firm who owned the Douro Wharf…

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Suicided To Save Lingering Death Pad of Two Men Lost in the Bush

Daily Pictorial · Sunday 11 January 1931 · page 5

PERTH, Saturday.--In one of the grimmest of outback tragedies, Henry Dyer, 55, and Laurie Raunio met death from their own guns…

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Late Mr. Whatmore Funeral To-day

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 9

The funeral of the late Mr. A. E. Whatmore, former Mayor of North Sydney, and a director of the Royal North Shore Hospital, took place…

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Death of Fire Brigadesman. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 11

Mr. James M. Lapsley, J.P., who was the first chief officer of fire brigades, died at the age of 74 years. He was one of the original council of the Fire Brigades' Association,…

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