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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

1,631 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 82

Sudden Death of Men

Daily News · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

Two men collapsed and died in Sydney yesterday. A third man who died suddenly on a vacant…

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Death of Mrs. Sorensen

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 5

Mrs Alice Sorensen, wife of Mr Edward Sorensen, of Station Street, St. Marys, died at the week-end and was buried in the Independent portion of…

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"Death of a Champion"

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 6

Screening with "Shipyard Sally," this picture features Lynne Overman, Virginia Dale, and Donald O'Connor. The Champion in this case is a 'dog…

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Theatre Groups at Frank Neil's Funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- Representatives of theatrical groups from most parts of Australia attended the funeral today of Mr. Frank Neil, managing…

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Obituary. Mr. D. Mahoney

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 37

A cortege which was one of the largest seen in Kyogle followed the remains of the late Mr. Denis Mahoney, who was buried recently in the Catholic portion…

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Obituary. Mrs. Catherine Cowey

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 15

Mrs. Catherine Cowey, wife of Mr. N. K. Cowey, of Dalhousie-street, Haberfield, who died in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on Saturday evening, December…

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Obituary. Mr. George Hoy

The Biz · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

Mr. George Hoy, 50. well-known blacksmith. of Liverpool Road. Cabramatta passed away on Christmas Day. following heart trouble. He was a sinele man,…

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Obituary Miss Emma Sharp

Liverpool News · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

At the mature age of 89 years, Miss Entina sharp passed away on December 30 at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Lowe, of Norfolk Street, Liverpool…

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Obituary. Mrs. Johanna E. Avon

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 31

Mrs. Johanna E. Avon, beloved wife of Mr. William Avon passed away on December 8, 1939 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) at her home, 22…

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Obituary. Mr. T. O'connor

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 23

The death occurred in the Mater Misericordiae Private Hospital, Brisbane, on December 6, of Mr. Tom O'Connor, a well-known and popular member…

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Granville Obituary. Mr. William Wales

The Biz · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

The death took place at Granville, on December 23. of Mr. William Archibald Wales, of Victoria Street, and late of Girraween. The body was privately…

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Obituary MR. C. J. PARKER

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

Mr Cecil John Parker, only child of Mr John Henry Parker and the late Sarah Ann Parker, formerly of Castleleagh, died on Sunday, at North…

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Death of Mr. W. ORR. Liverpool's Oldest Resident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 11

The death occurred on Tuesday of Liverpool's oldest resident, Mr. William Orr. a[?] the age of 99. He was very well-known [?] the district, and there was a large and…

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Obituary. Mr. J. W. F. Hlnderson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 7

The death has occurred in Brisbane of Mr. John Wallace Fyse Henderson, 34, founder of the Henderson mercery stores. Born in Sydney. Mr. Henderson was educated at St…

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Obituary. Mr. Edward A. Connelly, Bocup

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 25

Mr. Edward Arthur Connolly, teacher at the Bocup Public School, passed away suddenly at the school na the result of a heart attack. Mr. Connolly…

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Secretary of Lloyd's Register Death of Sir Andrew Scott

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

The death is announced from London of Sir Andrew Scott, who, for move than 31 years, was Secretary of Lloyd's Register of…

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Death of Chinese Catholic Scholar at Age of 100

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 32

Ma Liang, also commonly known as Ma Hsiang-pai and Ma Hsiang-pai, an eminent Chinese patriot and scholar, who was a Catholic, passed away at…

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A.[?].f. Captain's Death. Finding of Accidental Sheeting

The Biz · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

A finding of accidental death was returned by the Liverpool D[?]rict Coroner. Mr. P. R. Poolman. after an inquest on Captain Richard Gordcn Dibbs. 31,…

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A.I.F. Captain's Death. Finding of Accidental Shooting

Liverpool News · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

A finding of accidental death was returned by the Liverpool District Coroner, Mr. P. R. Poolman, after an inquest on Captain Richard Gordon Dibbs, 31,…

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Death of A.I.F. PRIVATE. Military Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 5

A private of the Second A.I.F., who, according to military records, had no relations, died in Sydney on Wednesday, and was buried at Botany Cemetery yesterday afternoon with…

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