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Obituaries & funerals, 1934

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Obituary. Mr. W. J. Newport

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 19

Mr. William Joseph Newport, who died at Roseville yesterday, aged 71 years, was a merchant of York-street, where he carried on business under the name of W. J. Newport…

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Smash Victim's Funeral Many Pay Tribute to Mrs. P. S. Allen

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1934 · page 3

There was a large gathering at the funeral yesterday afternoon of the late Mrs. Annie Beatrice Allen, one of the victims of the motor smash at…

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Science May Solve Riddle of Death "Glove" of Dead Man's Skin

Truth · Sunday 14 January 1934 · page 13

SCIENCE IS STEADILY BECOMING AN ESSENTIAL PART OF DETECTIVE WORK. IT UNLOCKS THE SECRETS OF SEALED LIPS; REVEALS, EXPLAINS, AND ACCUSES. WITHOUT SCIENCE THE MODERN DETECTIVE WOULD BE HELPLESS…

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Startling Revelations Expected at Probe into Woman's Death Riddle of the Tumut River Body Weighted—why Did Mrs. Martin Die? Left Home Hurriedly, Took Her Twin Son with Her Tumut

Truth · Sunday 14 January 1934 · page 12

SENSATIONAL revelations are expected at the resumption to-morrow morning of the Coronial Inquiry into the death of Mrs. Florence Eliza Martin, whose dead body, with that of her 13 months old twin son, was…

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Late Mrs. P. S. Allen. Largely-attended Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs.P.S.Allen who was fatally injured in the motor accident at Gundagai on Thursday took place at the Northern Suburbs Cemetery on Saturday…

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Death of Nonagenarian. Dungog

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 10

The death has occurred of Robert Neilson, a pioneer of Williams River, at[?]the age of 91 years. He was born at Clarence Town, and lived in the district all his life, mostly at…

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Racing Motorists Funeral Fiancee's Photograph on Coffin

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 6

A photograph of his fiancee was placed on the coffin of Mr. W. E. Dunkley, killed recently in the Ulster T.T. Race practice, at his funeral at Northampton…

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Motor Smash Victim Mrs. Allen's Funeral at North Shore

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 13

Following a service at the Presbyterian Church, Belmont Road, Mosman, conducted by Rev. D. P. Macdonald, Mrs. Annie Beatrice Allen,…

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Obituary. Mr. H. Courtnay Luck. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 10

The death is announced of Mr. H. Courtnay Luck, For 42 years he was the secretary of the Commercial Travellers' Association. Largely through his enthusiastic and skilful…

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Late Mrs. Busch Funeral Yesterday of Labor Woman

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mrs. Caroline Busch, wife of Mr. M. Busch of Edward Street, Redfern, one of the victims of Saturday night's motor…

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Late Mr. J. McGEECHAN

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 4

TO raise funds for the dependents of the late Mr. Josepoh, McGeechan, a former member of the Ironworkers' Union the employees…

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Obituary. Mr. A. Robinson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 12

The death occurred at Parramatta on Sunday of Mr. Adolph Robinson, at the age of 80 years. Mr. Robinson, who was bom In Russia, married when he was 17, and shortly…

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City Solicitor. Death of Mr. T. W. K. Waldron

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 12

The death took place early yesterda" morning of Mr. Thomas Walter King Waldron. City Solicitor, and senior member of the firm of Dawson, Waldron, Edwards, and Nichols. Mr…

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Death of City Solicitor T. Waldron Passes at Age of 63

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 5

BECOMING, seriously ill on Sunday night the City Solicitor, Mr. T. W. K. Waldron, aged 63, of Victoria Street, Roseville, died at his…

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Newsboy's Death. Practice of Jumping Off Trams

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 4

It was stated during an inquiry by the City Coroner (Mr. Farrington) yesterday into the death of Douglas Alan Waters, 14, on January 5, that, although the Tramway…

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Govt. Regulation Urged By Coroner Tetanus Death Sterilisation Of Catgut "Test Needed"

The Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 8

GOVERNMENT regulations to ensure that catgut, after it has been treated, should be tested to see…

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Funeral of the Late Mr. T. WALDRON

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 6

A large number number attended the funeral yesterday of the late Mr. Thomas Waldron, City Solicitor when his remains were cremated at…

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Obituary. Mr. T. W. K. Waldron

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 17

The funeral of Mr. T. W. K. Waldron, city solicitor took place to the Northern Suburbs Crematorium yesterday, after a memorial service in St. Andrew's Church of England,…

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Death of Mr. T. I. Wv Taylor. Former Manager of Moreheads, Ltd

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 1

MR. THOMAS McIL-WRAITH TAYLOR, an outstanding figure in pastoral matters in Queensland, died last week, aged 66 years. Mr…

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The Late Mr. J. A. Hayes

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 19

By the will of the late Mr. J. A. Hayes, who died at Sandgate (Q.)., on October 20, the following bequests were left to Catholic institutions: The Sisters of Nazareth,…

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