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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Death of Father P. REIDY, P.P. Leeton's Great Loss

The Catholic Press · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 25

The death ocurred on Thursday, the 27th ult; st Lewisham Private Hospital, of Rev. Father Patrick Reidy, P.P; beloved pastor of the Leeton parish, aged 55 years. He…

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Farmer's Friends Help Him Sudden Death of His Dairy Herd

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 5

The "Muswellbrook Chronicle" tells how friends of a farmer who lost 28 milking cows which died after eating Sudan, grass, showed practical…

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Death of Rev. Father Patrick Reidy, P.P. A Noble Priest

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 19

The death occurred on Thursday, 27th, inst., at Lewisham Private Hospital, of Rev. Father Patrick Reidy, P.P., beloved pastor of the Leeton Parish, aged 55…

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Fairfield Youth's Tragic Death Funeral Notice and Exam. Result in Same Paper

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 2

Clive Windle (16) of Nelson-street, Fairfield, died last week in tragic circumstances. He fell from a lorry Mascot on…

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Death of Rev. A. P. BENDER Minister Emeritus of Cape Town Hebrew Congregation

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 1

The death at the age or seventy-four of the Rev. A. K Bender, Minister Emeritus of the Cape Town Hebrew Congregation for 42 years, and Professor of…

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Funeral of Labor Veteran All Sections Pay Last Respects MR. J. Barnes Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 7

RESPECT to the memory of the late Mr. John Barnes, Senator Elect for Victoria, was paid to-day by representatives of all spheres of…

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'Act of Jealousy' Coroner on Death of Typist Young Man For Trial On Charge Of Murder KATOOMBA

The Sun · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 1

A crowd, mostly women, rushed for seats to-day at the resumed inquest on June Clemenger, 20, a typist, at the Hydro Majestic, who was found dead under a pine tree near Medlow on January 14 with a silken cord round…

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Death of W.h. Hellings

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

One of the most picturesque figures in the Sydney sporting world, and a particularly well-known Freemason, Mr. William Hender…

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Obituary Mrs. S. E. Carter Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 8

At the residence of her daughter, Burton Street, Portland, the death occurred of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Carter, at the age of 78 years. The…

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Late Mr. W. Morris

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 16

The "ashes" of the late Mr. W. Morris, the legless swimmer and water polo player, were scattered in the waters of the Domain Baths yesterday morning by Mr. [?]. Russell,…

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£64,364 ESTATE. Late Mrs. Evelyn McMurray

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 18

Application is to be made for probate of the will and codicil of the late Mrs. Evelyn Kate McMurray, widow of the late Dr. Wahab McMurray, of Wunulla Road, Woollahra…

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Death of W. H. Hellings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 16

The death has recurred of W. H. ("Bull") Hellings, a member of the well-known Hellings family of swimmers. The late Mr. Hellings died at Prince Henry Hospital on Thursday…

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Obituary Mr. W. H. Hellings

The Labor Daily · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 6

A well-known figure in swimming and Masonic circles, Mr. William Hender Hellings, known in sporting circles as "Bull" Hellings, died…

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Toll of the Road Tragic Death of Boy Bicycle Hits Lorry Two Hurt

The Labor Daily · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 1

BARRY SHUGG, 13, of Doyle Street, Redfern, was killed instantly yesterday when his bicycle collided with a motor…

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Funeral of Constable

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1938 · page 13

PORT KEMBLA, Saturday.--Sixty police from all parts of the South Coast marched to-day at the [?]uneral of Constable T. Mosely, who had…

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Sudden Death of Fisherman

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1938 · page 3

PALM BEACH, Florida.--Michael Simon Scott, brother of the Earl of Eldon, died suddenly while big game fishing…

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"I Have Committed Murder," Said Young Man Death of Pretty Hydro Girl "Tragedy Caused Through JEALOUSY"—The Coroner "I Choked Her With My Hands," Accused Allegedly Stated

Truth · Sunday 6 February 1938 · page 17

THE story of how June Clemenger, pretty 20-years-old typiste at the Hydro Majestic, Medlow Bath, met her death after keeping an appointment with a young man, was told at the Katoomba Coroner's Court last…

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Obituary. Mr. J. B. Taylor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 8

Mr. Jo[?] Britain Taylor, aged 94 years, who died recently at his home at Toolljooa, South Coast, was an ex-alderman of Gerringong Municipal Council and an ex-Mayor…

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Obituary Constable Mosely Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 4

Constable Ninian W. Mosely, at Port Kembia, who died suddenly from a heart seizure on Friday night, was given a police funeral on Saturday…

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Splendid Support for Fund £68 For Family Of Late Mr. & Mrs. Smith S.A. GESTURE

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 5

DEMONSTRATING the practical sympathy that is felt for the relatives of the late Mr. Alfred Smith and his wife, victims of the Lidcombe…

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