Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

1,993 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 100

Obituary. Mr. H. Wilkins

The Broadcaster · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 4

The death has occurred of Mr. Harry Wilkins, of 7 Talbot Road, Guildford. He and Mrs. Wilkins had gone to Enfield for a holiday, Mr. Wilkins having been very…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary. Mrs. May "Birdie" Ruhle

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 42

The sudden death of Mrs. May "Birdie" Ruhle, of 67 London-street, Enmore, came as a great shock to her many friends, as shre had been enjoying splendid health…

Continued on Trove, page 42 →

Obituary. Mr. John Bede Bugden

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 41

Mr. John Bede Bugden, of 6 Clarendon Road, Strathfield, died on the 29th ult., aged 80 years. Some months ago he met with an accident and his health failed…

Continued on Trove, page 41 →

Obituary. Mr. W. J. Bloomfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 17

The funeral of Mr. W. T. Bloomfield took place yesterday at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium. The Rev. Canon Lea, of St. Mark's Darling Point, conducted services at…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Obituary. Mr. John Edward Russell, Parkes

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 38

The death occurred at Parkes on the 20th ult. of Mr. John Edward Russell, one of the best known residents of the town and district. He had a seizure on…

Continued on Trove, page 38 →

Obituary Mrs. M. A. McCONNELL

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 4

The death occurred in Lewisham Private Hospital last night of Mrs. Mary A. McCouncil of Marrickville Road. Marrickville, at the age of 78…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

State Honours at Prelate's Funeral. Archbshop Bauer of Zagreb

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 39

The royal regent, M. Perovitch, several members of the Jugoslav Government, and high civis and military officials, participated in the funeral at Zagreb of…

Continued on Trove, page 39 →

Death of Jockey Accident Everything Done to Save His Life

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 8

A FINDING of accidental death was given at yesterday's resumed inquest on the death of jockey Max Papworth…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Death of Sister M. AQUINAS. Sacred Heart Presentation Convent, Wagga

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 39

By the death of Sister M. Aquinas (Cahill), which occurred early on Sunday morning, January 9, at Lewisham Hospital, Wagga, the Sisters of the…

Continued on Trove, page 39 →

Loss to Fairfield Death of Mr. A. Hodges Church, Charity Worker

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 12

The death, on Friday of Mr. Absolom Hodges (74) removed from the Fairfield district one of "its best-known identities, a foremost church and charity worker…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Doctor on Death of Boy Rider Knew Death Was Certain From Diagnosis On Course Smash in Race

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

MAXWELL Alfred Papworth, 15. apprentice jockey, suffered such serious injuries in the racecourse smash at Randwick on December 18…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary Mrs. M. A. McCONNELL

The Labor Daily · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

Following Requiem Mass at 3:Brigid's Church, Marrickville, at 8 am. to-day, the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary A. McConnell, of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Obituary. Mr. H. Meurant

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 17

The death occurred recently at Seven Hills of Mr. Horatio Mcurant, aged 74 years. Mr. Meurant was the last surviving son of one of the old pioneer families and had spent his…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Death of Dr. Dinsdale Young. Had Preached 30,000 Sermons. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Jan. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 12

The death occurred this morning of Dr. Dinsdale Young, aged 76, one of the leading Nonconformist ministers. For many years, he drew huge congregations…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Death of Will Dyson London

Truth · Sunday 23 January 1938 · page 19

WILL DYSON, famous Australian artist and cartoonist on "The Daily Herald" for many years past, died at his home…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Sudden Death of Three Men

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 7

Three men. two middle-aged and one aged 60. collapsed and died between 8.30 a.m. and 9 a.m. today Mr. C. Young, 44, of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Death of Madame Blum. Paris, Jan. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 13

Madame Blum, wife of the former Premier, M. Leon Blum, has died. (Other oversea news on next page.)…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Obituary Mr. C. J. Coleman

The Labor Daily · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 4

About 60 employees of Paddington Council formed a guard of honor when the funeral cortege of the late Mr. Curtis James Coleman, overseer…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"The Storyman." Death of Children's Friend. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 21

Thousands of children all over Victoria will mourn the death of the kindly man whom they knew as "The Storyman." Every Saturday afternoon for 14 years he had visited…

Continued on Trove, page 21 →

Death of Gifted Artist Will Dyson's Fame Was World-wide London

The Labor Daily · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 5

THE death has occurred here of Will Dyson, the Australian artist, whose fame as a caricaturist was world-wide…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →