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Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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King's Funeral. Final Rites Occupy Four Hours. LONDON, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 16

The final rites at the funeral of King George occupied four hours from the time the cortege moved from Westminster Hall. The procession passed before the…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, January 29, 1936. the Royal Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 14

The impressive two minutes' silence at noon in Sydney streets yesterday, the thronged memorial services in the churches of every denomination, and…

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Funeral of Late King George V Nation's Tribute to Dead Ruler

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 13

LAST Tuesday night week the body of the late King George V. was conveyed from Sandringham House to Sandringham Church. On the following day, after a…

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Simplicity. Funeral Service At St. George's Chapel (From Our Special Representative.) London, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 15

If the London ceremonial procession was to be regarded as a State funeral, the simple service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, was a family farewell…

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40,000 Pray in the Dusk the Funeral Farewell of the City When Domain Was A Silent Lake

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 7

Nearly forty thousand people came straight from their day's work into the Domain yesterday evening, to join in Sydney's funeral farewell to King George. Changed from three in the afternoon until half-past-six…

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Funeral of King George Fifth. Full Naval Ceremonial. Simple Service New King Sprinkles Earth on Father's Coffin. Silent Crowds Watch Sad Procession. LONDON, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 15

The late King George the Fifth was buried to-day. The body was removed from Westminster Hall where, for four days, it had received the bomage of thousands of the late King's subjects, and was borne in a four-mile procession through…

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Of New [?] Wales Britain Pays Its Last Tribute Funeral of the King Sydney Service In Memory Of The Late King Silent Thousands Watch Solemn Pageant In London Crowd Breaks Lines London

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 1

IN the solemnity of silent watching thousands, and the grandeur of Royal magnificence, the funeral of his Late Majesty, King George V., passed this morning through the historic streets of London -- the kindly sun breaking…

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The Late Mrs. Mary McKEE

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 30

The death occurred recently of Mrs. Mary McKee, of Flers-avenue, Earlwood. Born in Lisnidill, County Armagh, Ireland, in 1852, she married the late Peter McKee…

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Late Mr. J. A. Minnett

Referee · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 10

MR. J. A. MINNETT, who died last week, aged 81, was the father of the three noted brothers who all played for Now South Wales-Leslie, Roy, and…

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Late Mr. George Bostock Prominent Methodist

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 2

The passing of Mr. George Bostock removes from Granville a well-known personality and a man who went about doing good wherever he could lend his…

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Veteran Minister's Funeral

The Propeller · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 1

A large number of Methodist clergymen and others attended the funeral last Thursday of the Rev. J. A. Waddell, a veteran minister, who…

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Guildford Funeral Fund

The Broadcaster · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 1

At a well-attended meeting, held in the cloak room of the Regent Theatre, Guildford, on Monday, January 20, the secretary reported that applications for…

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Early Pioneer Dies Late Mr. William Parker

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 5

By the death of Mr. William Francis Parker, who passed away suddenly on Sunday last, the ranks of the early pioneers of Auburn have been considerably…

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Radio Pictures of Royal Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 12

The cortege en route to Paddington station, London, where it entrained for Windsor. King Edward VIII, the Duke of York, and the Duke of Kent marching behind the gun-carriage which bore their father's remains…

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Obituary Mr. Alexander Books

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 11

The death occurred at his residence, Western-road, Pendle Hill, on Wednesday 22nd instant, of Mr. Alexander Books, aged 72 years. A brother is Mr…

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Labor's Sorrow Guildford Motion Death of King

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 7

Labor's sorrow at the death of King George was voiced at Guildford Federal A.L.P.'s meeting on Saturday, when a resolution of…

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Obituary. Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, Bondi

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 36

A most exemplary Catholic, Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, died at her residence, 58 Wallis-parade, North Bondi, recently. Born at Dungannon, County Tyrone, in…

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OBITUARY. Mr. William Patrick Rogan

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 38

The death occurred recently of William Patrick Rogan, of Alt-street, Ashfield, well-known in business circles in the city. Mr. Rogan had been in the employ of the…

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OBITUARY. Mr. F. H. Houlder

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 1

A cable received by Houlder Brothers & Co. Ltd., Sydney, from their Head Office, London, announced the death on January 21…

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Obituary. Mr. John George Hogan, Newtown

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 38

Mr. John George Hogan, whose death occurred on the 16th inst., aged 53 years, after a brief illness of only a couple of days, was a member of the…

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