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Obituaries & funerals, 1940

1,631 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 82

Funeral After Requiem Mass

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 10

After a Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Darlinghurst, this morning, the funeral of the Rev. Father Maurice Carmody took place…

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Death of Archdeacon Neild

The Propeller · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

Archdeacon F. G. Neild, for many years an outstanding figure in the western Anglican parishes of the State, died in a private hospital at…

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Many at Funeral of Solicitor

Daily News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

After an impressive service, the funeral of the late Mr. Herbert Hugh Marsland, well-known Sydney solicitor, left Taylor Square at 2.30 p.m…

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Death of Rev. Father Maurice Carmody

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 27

The death occurred in St. Vincent's Hospital on Wednesday morning last of the Rev. Father Maurice Carmody, fortified with the rites of the Church. Father…

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Death of Bro. J. E. Fox

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 23

The death in Sydney Hospital of Bro. J. E. (Jim) Fox came as a shock to his many friends in the H.A.C.B.S., and in the Tramway Department. Entering…

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Obituary. Mr. Roy Hoy

The Biz · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 6
Also in Liverpool News

Struck by a military lorry near [?] [?] Road.' Hume Highway, on Friday Mr. Roy Hoy. 44. of Cabramatta. was taken to Liverpool Hospital, where he…

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Obituary Miss Delma Hunter

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

Delma Hunter (20), daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Hunter, of Queenscliff, formerly of Glenbrook, died in a private hospital at Manly on Sunday…

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Obituary. Miss M. M. Casey, Redfern

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 33

The death of Miss Mary Margaret (May) Casey, well-known identity of St. Vincent's Parish, Redfern, occurred on 4th January last, after a long and painful…

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Obituary. Mr. P. Mathews. Katoomba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 7

A pioneer of the western and mountains districts, Patrick Mathews, 65, died in Sydney. He came to Australia at the age of 10. Mr. Mathews was recognised as one of the…

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Obituary. Mr. James William Patrick Connell, Dubbo

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 35

The death occurred recently of Mr. James William Patrick Connell, of Park-street, at his daughter's residence, at Wellington. The deceased, a well-known…

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Trouble Between Two Doctors Death of Boy Starts Inquiry Into Hospital Junee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

"I could not see how Doctor Weaver could ditch me or have a different opinion on an acute appendicitis case." Dr. Ronald Cuttle, honorary doctor at Junee Public…

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Last Link With Dickens. Death of Catholic Daughter-in-law. London, January 12

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 16

Lady Dickens, widow of Sir Henry Dickens, K.C., Common Serjeant of the City of London, died last week in London, aged 88. Her husband was Charles Dickens…

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Inquest Held in Camera. Coroner Refuses to Give Reasons. Death of Farmer. Windsor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 9

The District Coroner, Mr. H. S. Johnston, to-day held an inquiry in camera into the death of Allan Ford Dunstan, 48, who was found dead with…

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Death of Right Rev. Monsignor Vaughan, P.P., of Crookwell. Goulburn Loses Its Esteemed Vicar-General

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 14

Revered by all classes in the community, the death of the Right Rev. Monsignor M. Vanghan, P.P., of Crookwell, and Vicar-General of the Diocese of…

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Death of Baby Mother Tells Of Tick

The Sun · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

Unavailing attempts by a doctor at Renwick Hospital to remove a tick from the chest of a two-months-old…

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Funeral of Mrs. C. Paisley

Daily News · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 5

The funeral took place yesterday of Mrs. Cecilia Paisley, wife of Mr. A. S. Paisley, a foundation member of the staff of the Labor Daily and the…

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Death of Noted Mathematician Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 3

Professor J. H. Michell, formerly honorary Research Professor of Mathematics at Melbourne University, died at his home in Camberwell…

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OBITUARY Captain A. B. Sizer

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 2

Captain A. B. Sizer, who has been wharf superintendent of the Union Steamship Co., Ltd., at Newcastle, since last April,…

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Rev. H. C. Foreman, M.a. Notable Funeral Tributes

The Methodist · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 4

The Burwood Church was crowded as the President, Rev. E. E. Hynes, entered the pulpit to conduct the service. The Secretary of Conference, Rev. P. L. Black, the superintendent of the…

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