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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1933

2,303 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 116

Obituary

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1933 · page 5

WALCHA, Monday.--The death occurred in hospital on Saturday evening of Mr. Athol Birrell (36), who had been associated with all…

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Death of F. Pryke

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1933 · page 9

Frank Pryke, for several years with his brothers, Dan and Mark Pryke, a prominent racing member of the Mascot amateur club, died in St. Vincent's Hospital on Saturday morning. He had for about…

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Death of Aged Auburn Resident

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1933 · page 5

John Renwick McMeehan, 69, of Parramatta-road, Auburn, who was found by a motorist in a semi-conscious condition at Auburn on…

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Death of Mr. G. W. Ord

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1933 · page 4

Mr. George William Ord, a well-known figure in banking circles, died last night at his home in Miller-street, Bondi, aged 71 years…

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In Memory of Harry Stewart Great Tribute at Funeral a Stalwart

The Labor Daily · Monday 2 January 1933 · page 6

THE high respect in which the late Harry Stewart, of Concord, was held was testified on Saturday afternoon when a large and representative…

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Obituary. Mr. G. W. Ord

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 January 1933 · page 10

Mr. George William Ord, formerly manager of the head office of the Australian Bank of Commerce, Ltd. (which was recently absorbed bv the Bank of New South Wales), died at…

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How the Top - Liners View the Second Test Tragic Death of Young Boy at Tamworth Found Shot Dead with Xmas Letter in Pocket Gun by Side Was Only Employed for Three Weeks on Farm Tamworth

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 3 January 1933 · page 6

WITH a letter in his pocket, wishing him Christmas greetings from "Mum, Dad, and Ken," the body of Tom…

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Late Mr. H. H. Hocking. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1933 · page 13

The will of the late Mr. Herbert H. Hocking has been lodged for probate at the Supreme Court, Perth. The statement of assets and liabilities shows that probate duty will be…

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Death of Young Cyclist

The Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1933 · page 9

Robert Compton (25), single, a popular northern road racer, suddenly collapsed and died in the yard of the Union Hotel. Gosford to-day…

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Funeral of J. McC. BLACKHAM

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1933 · page 15

ST. PAUL'S Cathedral was filled with cricketers, old and present-day, and representatives of cricketing bodies for the funeral service of J. McCarthy Blackham…

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Obituary. Mrs. I. S. Tizzard

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1933 · page 15

Mrs. Isabel Susan Tizzard died at her home at Alexander-street, Crow's Nest, on January 1, in her 99th year, 80 of which were spent in and around Sydney. Mrs…

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First Oversea Wireless Death of Hearer of Signals LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1933 · page 1

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. G. S. Kemp, who was the Marchese Marconi's first assistant in his wireless experiements…

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To Her Grave in Full Bridal Dress 500 Italians Attend Death Pact Funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 January 1933 · page 1

LISMORE, Tuesday.--Over 500 district Italians filed solemnly past the bodies of Maria Gattera (19) and Oreste de…

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Obituary

South Sydney Sentinel · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 3

Mr. David Duff, of 26 Tenterden Road, Botany, passed away on Friday, the 23rd inst., after a protracted illness. Deceased during the past few years…

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Death of Parish Priest

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 6

LOCKHART, Wednesday. -- The funeral of the Rev. Patrick Hanrahan, for 30 years parish priest of Lockhart, took place to-day. and was…

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Wills and Bequests Late Mr. A. W. Davies

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 2

The estate of Mr. Alfred William Davies, retired master printer, late of Newcastle, has been sworn for probate at £40,200. by his all Mr. Davies directed payment of [?]…

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Death of Well-known Cyclist

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 1

Francis Paul Pryke, who succumbed to injuries received at the Speedway Royal whilst competing in a motor a cycle race there a few weeks ago, was well…

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Obituary. Dr. Cuno

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 4

Gilchrist, Watt & Sanderson, Ltd., agents for the German Steamships Lines to Australia, have received advices stating that Dr. Cuno, chairman…

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Death of Father Hanrahan. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 10

Father Hanrahan died at Lewisham Hospital, Wagga, at the age of 75 years. He was one of the best-known priests in the southern districts. He was born at Wexford,…

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The Late Mrs. Sarah Punch. a Name Written in the History of North Sydney

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 13

The death of Mrs. Sarah Punch, wife of the late Mr. Frank Punch, which took place on December 23 at 318 Miller-street, North Sydney, removed one whose…

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