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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

1,993 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 100

Obituary Mrs. Janet Winn

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 4

Many sections of the community were represented at tho funeral yesterday of Mrs. Janet Winn, widow of William Winn, founder of the…

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Died on Way to Funeral Gosford

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 10

Driving from Newcastle to Sydney this morning to attend the funeral of one of the victims of the Bondi surf tragedy, Mark Mahaffey, 46, of…

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The PRESIDENT is LAID to rest John Barnes, A.W.U. President and senator-Elect, is accorded a Commonwealth Funeral. A Brief Appreciation of his Work and Character

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 7

WHEN you met John Barnes for the first time yon felt at once that you were in the presence of a unique personality. After yon had known…

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Obituary

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 27
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate

[Obituary notices submitted for publication to the "Catholic Press" must be endorsed by the parish parish of the deceased person.]…

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Prince Nicholas' Funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 3

ATHENS, Wednesday.--Plans for the funeral of Prince Nicholas of Greece will be decided when his sons-in-law, the Duke of Kent and Count Toerring, of…

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Death of Constable Scott

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 1

Constable William Scott, of Tavistock Road, South Hurstville, died last Friday at the St. George District Hospital, being survived by his wife…

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Death of Mr. D. Ferguson

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

Mr. Donald Ferguson, of Belmont Street, Sutherland, died yesterday, being survived by his wife, son, and daughter. He was a member of…

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Obituary Mr. T. Herlihy

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 6

The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Timothy Herllhy at his residence 31 St. Hilliar's Road. Auburn. For many years past he…

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Death of Prince Nicholas. Athens, Feb. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 12

Prince Nicholas, of Greece, father of the Duchess of Kent, died before the Duke and Duchess of Kent could arrive from Munich His wife, his eldest daughter, Princess Olga…

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Obituary. Mr. Giocondo Macinante. Summerhill

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 41

Deep regret was expressed by a large circle of friends when the death occurred suddenly of Mr. Giocondo (Johnny) Macinante, of 29 Carington Street,…

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Mount Druitt Death of Mr. W. W. VINCENT

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 5

The death occurred on 7th inst. of Mr. Walter, William Vincent, of "The Avenue," Mt. Druitt, at the age. of 57 years…

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Obituary. Alderman J. G. Graf. Bankstown

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 31

Alderman John George Graf, of 111 Meredith Street. Bankstown, died on the 1st inst., at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. aged 59 years, following an illness…

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Obituary. Mrs. Dorothea Eileen McGUINNESS

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 36

Quite a gloom was cast over the towns of Mittagong and Bowral and surrounding districts when news was received that Mrs. Dorothea Eileen McGuinness,…

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Obituary. Mrs. M. A. McGRATH

Liverpool News · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

The death occurred last Tuesday of Mrs. Mary Angela McGrath, at her son's residence, Newbridge Road, Moorebank. Deceased, who was nearly 80 years of…

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The Death of Miss Constance Le Plastrier, L.C. a Distinguished Catholic Lady

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 19

The Catholic community has experienced a great loss through the death of Miss Constance Mary Le Plastrier, L.C., who passed away on February 7 at the…

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Death of Rosemeyer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

The death by accident of Berndt Rosemeyer while engaged in a speed record attempt, which was reported in a very brief cable message last week, has removed one of the most…

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Death of Baby Specialist Auckland

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

Sir Frederick Truby King, world-famous baby health specialist, died today, aged 79. He will be accorded a State funeral…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. Reed

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 5

The death occurred at Brisbane last Wednesday evening of Mr. J. Reed, chief steward of the Themistocles, who died after an attack of…

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