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Obituaries & funerals, 1941

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Death of Major Inglis, M.c

The Propeller · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 2

The death occurred last Friday of Major William Inglis, M.C., of Arthur Street, Kogarah, at the age of 67 years, who is survived by his wife…

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Obituary Mrs. Margaret Newman

The Broadcaster · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 2
Also in The Biz

Said to the oldest of the original residents of Merrylands. Mrs. Margaret Catherine Newman, of Merrylands Road. Merrylands, passed away on January 10…

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OBITUARY Mr J. N. Ryan

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 5

Mr John Napoleon Ryan, who passed peacefully to his rest at his residence, Luddenham Road, St. Marys, on 12th inst., was a native of this district,…

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OBITUARY Captain R. G. Latta

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 2

The death occurred recently at his home near Liverpool, of Captain R. G. Latta, formerly commodore commander of the…

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Obituary Mrs. E. V. Askew

The Biz · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 2
Also in Liverpool News

The passing of Mrs. Elizabeth Victoria Askew, at one great age of 88 years, removes one of the Oldest residents of Rossmore. The late Mrs. Askew passed…

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Obituary. Mr. John Dominic Spora

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 30

Mr. John Dominic Spora, who died at his residence, 44 Rose-street, Forest Lodge, recently, was sixty-six years of age. He…

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Death of a Presentation Nun. SISTER, M. URSULA

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 15

The Presentation Order recently sustained a severe loss by the death of Sister M. Ursula Rourke. Though it was known that her illness was serious, the death of the…

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Obituary. MR. J. P. McDONOUGH

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 25

On December 29 great gloom was cast over the parish of Holy Cross, Woollahra, when death so unexpectedly claimed John Patrick McDonough at the early…

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Obituary. Mr. Thomas Joseph O'keeffe, Gunnedah

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 26

The death took place suddenly at 51 Tamarama-stroet, Bondi, in December of Mr. Thomas Joseph O'Keeffe, of Gunnedah. Deceased…

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Death of a Presentation Nun. The Late Sister M. Ursula Burke

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 14

The Presentation Order recently sustained a severe loss by the death of Sister M. Ursula Bourke. Though it was known that her illness was serious, the…

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Obituary

The Observer · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 5

We regret to record the passing Mr. George Charles Hutchins, whose death occurred on Sunday last after a long and serious…

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Death Of Bergson

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 12

The death took place this week of Henri Bergson, at the age of 82, one of the great philosophers of modern times. Born in Paris, he remained in France…

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OBITUARY Mr. J. R. McKee

The Land · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 6

The death occurred in Sydney last week of Mr. J. R. McKee, who was well-known throughout the Riverina, having been Government sheep and…

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Death of Mr. W. A. Hagon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 15

Mr. W. A. Hagon, whose death occurred in Sydney, was managing director of Hagon, Blackburn and Co. Pty., Ltd., Barrack Street, Sydney, and senior partner in the firm of…

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Death Of B.B.C. Broadcaster LONDON

The Sun · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 5

Mr. A. G. MacDonnell, novelist and B.B.C. broadcaster, died suddenly to-day at the age of 45. Until recently he broadcast a…

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Death of Noted Cricketer

The Sun · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 10

Ray Boyce, former State cricketer and selector and a most able administrator, died to-day after a long illness, and…

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Obituary. Dr. Cecil Wilson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 15

The Right Rev. Dr. Cecil Wilson, former Bishop of Bunbury, died in Perth on Sunday at the age of 31. He was Bishop of Melanesia from 1894 to 1911,…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 8

Mt. Charles Henry Stewart (69), single, of Wentworthville, died at the Ryde Home for Incurables last Wednesday. He was a returned soldier. The…

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