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Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Obituary. Dr. Leila K. Keatinge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 8

The death occurred suddenly on Saturday, after an operation for appendicitis, of Dr. Leila Katherine Keatinge, at the age of 36 years. She was one of the most prominent…

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Death of Brisbane M.L.A. BRISBANE

The Labor Daily · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 8

Mr. Owen Daniel, M.L.A. for Keppel, died in a private hospital to-night, after a prolonged illness…

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Specialist's Death Funeral To-day of Dr. Leila Keatinge

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 7

Dr. Leila Katherine Keatinge, who died on Saturday following an operation did much research work at St. Vincent's Hospital, particularly into…

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Floral Machine Tribute at Funeral of Mr F. T. Wimble

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 9

A printing machine of gold and yellow flowers was among the hundreds of wreaths sent by friends and acquaintances to the funeral on…

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Carried Fortune in Coach Death of Noted Driver Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 5

The death of Harry Holmes, 77, Of Rockhampton, removes a noted figure in the gold escort days at Mt. Morgan…

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Funeral of F. T. Wimble Floral Tribute in Form of Printing Press

The Labor Daily · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 4

A floral tribute in the form of a printing press was among the hundreds of wreaths at the funeral on Saturday of the late Mr. Frederick…

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Funeral of Suspect

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 5

The funeral of Arthur James Penrose, the youth who shot himself when traced by the police to a house in Linton-parade, Waterloo, took place at the Rookwood Cemetery…

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For Funeral Fund

The Sun · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 6

An additional subscription has been received towards the funeral expenses of the wife and two children of Mr. F. Angwin, who were drowned at…

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Death of Mr. John Munro. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 10

The death has occurred of Mr. John Munre, one of the best known sporting men in the west. He was closely associated with trotting, and at his stud farm at Sterling, Yeoval, he…

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Obituary. Mr. H. T. Williams

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 13

Mr. H. T. Williams, who died at Eastwood recently, was a former officer of the Public Works Department and the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, and was 68 years…

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Death of Mr. T. E. Plasto

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 4

Mr. Thomas Edward Plasto, who died yesterday, at his home in Francis Street, Bondi, to his 78th year, was the licensee of a number of…

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Obituary. Mr. Maurice Synan

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 1

Mr. Maurice Bernard Synan, Collector for Customs for Victoria, one of the most popular officials in the Commonwealth service, died suddenly on January 3 at his home in Kew, aged 60. Mr. Synan's whole career was associated with Customs…

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Obituary. Mr. T. E. Plasto

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 9

Mr. Thomas Edward Plasto, who died at Bondi yesterday in his 78th year, played a prominent part in the liquor trade for many years. Born in Dublin, he came to Sydney…

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The Late Mr. Edward Bannon

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 28

The death occurred recently of Mr. Edward ("Ned") Bannon, of Annandale. Born in Tipperary, Ireland, in 1853, Mr. Bannon lived in Australia for nearly 47…

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Early Pioneer Late Mr. Alex Davidson

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 2

By the passing of Mr. Alee Davidson, of Bluaxcell-street, Granville, the ranks of the early pioneers of the district have been considerably thinned, many of the…

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Was Church Worker Late Mr. H. J. Somerville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 2

The late Mr. Henry James Somerville of Victoria-street, Granville, whose death occurred during his 53rd year, was an enthusiastic church worker. He was…

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Guildford Funeral Fund Annual Meeting

The Broadcaster · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 1

At the well attended annual meeting of Guildford Funeral Fund, held at the rear of the Regent Theatre, on Monday, January 6, the election of officers took place…

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Death of Mr. Claude Coogan

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 4

Mr. Claude L. Coogan, a former Well-known Parramatta resident, died on Saturday last in a. private hospital, Sydney, after a brief illness…

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Holiday Boating Tragedy. Funeral of Victims

The Propeller · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 1

Distressing scenes marked the funeral last Thursday, at Woronora Cemetery, of three of the victims of the recent boating tragedy at Kelly's…

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Death of Mr. Alfred William Goodall

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 24

The death occurred recently at his residence, 24 Wellington-street, Newtown, of Mr. Alfred William Goodall, at the age of 12 years. Born in Sydney, Mr. Goodall…

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