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Obituaries & funerals, 1937

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A Mother of a Priest and Brother. Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Crennan

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 17

A host of friends in three States sorrowed last week at the passing of Mrs. Elizabeth Agnes Cecilia Crennan, whose life had been ever an example to those…

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Death of Rev. Father J. P. O'ROURKE. Culcairn Mourns Its Pastor

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 23

The death of Rev. Father James Power O'Rourke, the pastor in charge of Culcairn parish, which occurred on Friday last, came as a great shock to the…

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Death Toll of Religious in Spain Recorded. Destruction of Schools During Civil War. Information Received in Paris Reveals Extent of Carnage

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 25

PARIS, Dec. 3.—"La Vie Catholique." Paris Catholic weekly, has published information as to the fate of the Capuchins and the Scolopii, or Piarists, in…

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Death of Explosion Victim Kalgoorlie

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 7

Following an explosion in the Great Boulder mine last night, Frederick Wheatley, 29, miner, of Boulder, died in hospital to-day…

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Obituary. Dr. Raymond Balls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 14

The funeral of Dr. Raymond Balls, of Mosman, who died on Wednesday night, left St. Clement's Church, Mosman, yesterday afternoon for the Church of England…

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Obituary Dr. Raymond Balls

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

The funeral of the late Dr. Raymond Balls, 48, of Mosman, who died on Wednesday night after a nine months' illness, took place yesterday…

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Obituary. Mr. P.e. Stirton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 24

The death occurred suddenly in Sydney of Mr. Percival E. Stirton, of Balarang Station, Moree, at the age of 70. Mr. Stirton was the founder of the legal firm of Moodie, Cole, and…

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Death of First Aust. Xi Player Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 1

SYDNEY COPE, who was a member of the first Australian Test team in 1873, died a few hour before the Test between England and…

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Obituary Mr. R. L. Norris Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 6

RICHARD Lawrence Norris, 72, Well-known at the shale fields of Newnes Torbane and Arrley, collapsed and died on his way home after receiving…

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Fresh Light On Death Of Woman Movements Traced by Police

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 1

POLICE inquiries in the last few days have thrown fresh light on the death of Miss Grace Maude Eves, 40…

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Noted Journalist. Death of Sir Percival Phillips. Adventurous Career. London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 17

The death has occurred of Sir Percival Phillips, the noted special correspondent of the London "Dally Telegraph," in his 60th year…

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Tribute to Late Mr G. [?] Cohen

The Sun · Sunday 31 January 1937 · page 5

Paying a tribtue to the late Mr. George Judah Cohen, Rabbi E. M. Levy said at the Great Synagogue yesterday that his life had been an…

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Death of Lady Hennessy. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 3

The death of Lady Hennessy, which occurred to-day, recalls her devoted service during the war, when, as the result of efforts directed by her husband, the late Sir David…

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Murder Charge. Death of Woman at Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 10

Henry John Thomas, 55, labourer, was charged at the Central Police Court on Saturday with having murdered Grace Maud Eves on January 20…

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Succeeds to Title. Lieut.—Commander Gifford. Death of Uncle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 9

Lieutenant-Commander C. M. E. Gifford, who came to Sydney as aide-de-camp to Sir Philip Game, has become Lord Gifford. He succeeds his uncle, who died in England…

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Death of W. BREARLEY. Famous English Fast Bowler. LONDON, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 13

The death Is announced of Mr. Walter Brearley, the famous English fast bowler,…

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Obituary Mr. B. J. Folkard

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 4

Pings were flown at half-mast at the Birchgrove Oval yesterday following the death at the week-end of Mr. Benjamin James Folkard, 58,…

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Obituary. Mr. B. J. Folkard

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 12

Mr. Benjamin James ("Bert") Folkaid, who died at Rydeville, on Saturday, aged 58 years, was well-known in cricketing circles. He was a member of the Balmain district club from…

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Obituary. Mr. J. G. Warden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 13

Mr. J. G. Warden, who died on Saturday, was well known in business circles of Sydney. He was" born in London 76 years ago, and was at school in France during the outbreak of…

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Obituary Mr. James Stevens Darwin

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 4

James Stevens, butcher at Creek, died in Katherine Hospital on Sunday, aged 85 years. He was a native of New South Wales. The…

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