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Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Citizens Pay Tribute Sir James Murdoch Funeral

The Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 7

A high tribute to the late Sir James Murdoch was paid to-day by the Rev. D. J. Flockhardt at the funeral service at St. John's Presbyterian…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 8

William John Godding (72) late of Parramatta, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. V. Cunningham, at New Canterbury-road, Petersham, on…

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Late Mrs. Page Wife of Ex-blacktown Shire President

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 4

A resident of the Blacktown district for 35 years, Mrs. Florence Janet Page, wife of ex-Councillor Page, died recently after two years' serious illness…

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Death of Old Resident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 11

A resident in the Granville district for many years, Mrs. Margaret Moon, of Woodville-road, Granville, died recently at the age of 69 years…

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Mr. Buck's Funeral. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 17

The funeral of Chief Instructor E. Buck will take place to-morrow afternoon from the Newcastle Aero Club's headquarters. Broadmeadow to the Beresfield crematorium…

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Death of Pioneer Mrs. Harriet Ridal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 5

The death of Mrs. Harriet Ridal on Wednesday last removed one of Parramatta's pioneers and a well-loved personality. The late Mrs. Ridal who was…

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Late Sir James Murdoch. Large Attendance at Funeral. Tribute to Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 17

The funeral of the late Sir James Murdoch yesterday afternoon was attended by many representatives of the Federal and State Parliaments, the…

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Death-roll of Quake May Reach 50,000

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 3

SANTIAGO, Tuesday.--The death-roll from the Chilean earthquake may reach 50,000. This is stated by officials of the…

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The Late Mrs. Catherine Cameron

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 36

The death occurred at Randwick on the 13th ult. of Mrs. Catherine Cameron, who for many years had been a well known resident of the Randwick-Kensington district. Born at…

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Obituary

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 29

[Obituary notices submitted for publication in the "Catholic Press" must be endorsed by the parish priest of the deceased person.] MRS. ELLEN RYAN…

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The Late Mr. R. S. Young

The Propeller · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

Mr. R. S. Young, who died at his home, Victoria Avenue, Penshurst, on Januarv 25, had resided at Penshurst for 37 years. He was overseer…

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Death of a Pioneer

The Propeller · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 8

The death occurred on Monday of Mrs. Clara Clarke, of Victor Street, Kogarah, aged 87 years. The deceased, who was the widow of the…

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Death of Wool Man Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

William George Bell, retired general manager of Younghusband, Ltd., died at Essendon to-day after a lone illness…

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Second Edition Death of Constable Sturgiss

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

Constale Sturgiss, whose accident is reported in the earlier edition, died in Penrith Hospital at 2.45 p.m…

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Obituary. Mrs. Catherine Cameron

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 46

The death occurred at a private hospital, Randwick, on December 13, of Mrs. Catherine Cameron, who for many years had been a well-known resident of the…

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Obituary. Mrs. Rita Szarka

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 41

Mrs. Rita Szarka, of 91 Stanmore Road, Stanmore, passed to her eternal reward at a private hospital, Marrickville, recently. The late Mrs. Szarka, who was…

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Death of Veteran Bishop Amongst Peruvian Indians

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 42

Home.—Seventy-five year old missionary Bishop, Vicar Apostolic of Urubam bay Madre de Dios, Peru, the Most Rev. Jose Pic Aza, died recently. Born in…

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Obituary. Mr. H. G. Browne

Liverpool News · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

Digger H. G. Browne, of 25 Atkinson Street, Liverpool, passed away at Randwick Hospital on 26th instant, after a lengthy illness…

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Obituary. Mr. Edward Bentley, Snr

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 6

Mr. Edward Bentley, senior, of 171 Livingstone Road, Marrickville, who retired last August from the position of managing director of Edward Bentley and Sons Pty., Ltd., twine…

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Obituary. Mr. P. A. O'brien, Parramatta

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 21

The funeral of the late Patrick Albert O'Brien, of 10 Villiers Street, Parramatta, took place on Monday last, January 16. The deceased was a man…

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