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Obituaries & funerals, 1939

1,895 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 95

Death of Mr. E. A. Ridgway

The Propeller · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 7

Mr. Edward Henry Ridgway, of Knight Street, Arncliffe, died on Tuesday at the St. George District Hospital. The deceased, who was 62…

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Death of Mr. W.h. Brasier

The Propeller · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

Mr. Henry John Brasier, of Frederick Street, Rockdale, died last week in the St. George District Hospital, a few days after his son, Mr. William…

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Obituary Mr. George Dawson

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

Mr George Dawson, a former resident of Orchard Hills (then known as Frogmore), died at the residence of his son at Doonside on 20th January…

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Obituary. Mrs. J. Goode

The Broadcaster · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1
Also in The Biz

The death occurred last Wednesday, February 1, of Mrs. Jean Goode aged 82 years of Cambridge street, Merrylands. A husband and family survive…

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Obituary Mr John Stein

The Biz · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 6

At the mature age of 90 years. Mr. John Stein of Daniel Street. Wetherill [?] passed away last Tuesday. His [?] predeceased him some years ago…

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Obituary. Mrs. Elizabeth Mullaly, Enfield

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 35

The death occurred recently of an old and respected resident of Enfield in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Mullaly. The deceased lady, who had been a patient…

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Obituary. Mr. Percy P. Power

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 26

[Obituary notices Submitted for publication in the "Catholic Press" must be endorsed by the parish priest of the deceased person.] Fortified by the rites of Holy Church, Mr. Percy P. Power, director and sales manager of Messrs…

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Obituary. Mr. William Watkins, Koorawatha

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 37

Another victim of the recent heat wave was Mr. William Watkins, of Koorawatha, who died in a Cowra Hospital on January 14 after a stroke. He was 70…

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Obituary. Mrs. Ellen McINERNEY

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 46

With the passing of Mrs. Ellen McInerney at the age of 85, at her residence, Campbell-street, Young, on December 3, the district has lost another of the fine…

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Obituary. Mr. T. Doody, Alexandria

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 30

Mi\ Thomas Doody, a well-known and respected identity of Alexandria, died peacefully at his residence, Doody-street, Alexandria, on January 23 last, aged 81…

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Obituary. Mr. James Glenlee Fitzpatrick

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 41

The death took place at his residence, 97 Redmyre Road, Strathfleld, on 28th ult., of Mr. James Glenlee Fitzpatrick, a member of a pioneering family of the…

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Many Mourners. Funeral of Canon W. J. Cakebread

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 6

The funeral of Canon William J. Cakebread, who, for 27 years, was rector of St. Jude's Church of England, Randwick, took place yesterday…

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Mount Druitt Death of Mr. H. H. BOAN

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

Mr Harold Hugh Boan (34), who was found drowned in Rope's Creek, within a short distance of his home, in Roper Street, Colyton, on Saturday morning…

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Fatality at River Bridge Death of Constable Sturgiss

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

AS briefly mentioned in the second edition of last issue, Constable Harold William Sturgiss (36), of Penrith Police Force, died…

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Death of Dr. J. C. Shand Former Penrith Medico

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

Dr. John Cappie Shand, formerly of Penrith, died at his residence, 31 Ridge Street, North Sydney, on Sunday, at the age of 87 years…

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Death of Mr. D. J. RYAN. Leading Tennis Official

The Propeller · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 6

Mr. Daniel Joseph Ryan, of Green- bank Street, Hurstville, died suddenly on the 2nd instant, aged 64 years. The deceased, who was a well-known…

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Stone Throwing Ends in Death Charge Of Killing Boy MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

An allegation that Henry Bray, 52, horticulturist, of Red Cliffs, fired a rifle shot which killed Bruce Williamson, a schoolboy, on December 28, following a stone throwing incident, was made by the Crown in Ballarat…

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Death of Mr. C. A. Hordern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 12

Mr. Cecil Anthony Hordern, 43, grazier, of Caringle, near Brewarrina, collapsed and died after surfing at Newport yesterday afternoon…

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Death of Mr. L. A. Scandrett

The Sun · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 3

The death occurred at his home at Elizabeth Buy today of Mr. Leslie A. Scandrett. well known city businessman…

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