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Obituaries & funerals, 1942

1,293 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 65

Death of Mr. W. H. Starling

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 5

A very estimable citizen of Penrith, one of the oldest residents of the district, Mr William Henry Starling, passed peacefully to his rest at his home,…

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Obituary Mr. James Greenhalgh

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 5

Mr. James Greenhaigh (Known as James Smith), late of Wigram Street, Granville, and of Emu Plains, died in Farramatta Hospital on Monday, at…

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Overseas Items Funeral of Mr. Pinchas Rutenberg

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. Pinchas Rutenberg took place during the thickest snowfall for the past 20 years. The first earth was thrown into the grave of Chief…

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Death of Mexican Archbishop. Former Apostolic Delegate

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 8

Most Rev. Leopoldo Ruiz y Flores, Archbishop of Morelia and former Apostolic Delegate to Mexico, died on December 12, at the age of 76 years. Pope Pius XII…

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Obituary. MISS M. H. PERRY

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 21

Quite recently a highly respected parishioner in the person of Miss Maud Helena Perry died at her home, 10 Ferrier-street…

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Obituary. MR. J. Meaney, Concord

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 18

One of the most highly respected members of the Concord Parish, Mr. John Meaney, passed to his eternal reward in Lewisham Hospital on January…

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OBITUARY. Mr. H. V. O'Meagher

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 6

By the passing of Mr Hedley vicars O'Meagher, at his residence, "Geraldine," springwood, on Tuesday morning, in his 73rd year, the district loses…

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Death of Ald. E. T. MARX. With Kogarah Council 16 Years

The Propeller · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 4

Having served the Municipality of Kogarah as a member of its council for more than sixteen years, during which time he had been Mayor for…

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Obituary

The St George Call · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

The death of Aid. E[?] Marx, of 1024 Rocky Plum Road. Kugarah, occurred on Tuesday. The February. The deceased gentleman pra[?]…

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Death of Prof. M. Schorr

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 5

JERUSALEM, Jan. 11th. From Russia comes the news of the death of Prof. Moshe Schorr, former Chief Rabbi of Warsaw, and…

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Army Probe In Death Of Young Soldier

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 1

An Army court of inquiry is to be held into the circumstances of the death of Gunner Gordon Robert Greentree…

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Army Probe In Death Of Young Soldier

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 3

An Army court of inquiry is to be held into the circumstances of the death of Gunner Gordon Robert Greentree…

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Army Probe In Death Of Young Soldier

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 1

An Army court of inquiry is to be held into the circumstances of the death of Gunner Gordon Robert Greentree…

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Army Probe In Death Of Young Soldier

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 3

An Army court of inquiry is to be held into the circumstances of the death of Gunner Gordon Robert Greentree…

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Army Probe In Death Of Young Soldier

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 1

An Army court of inquiry is to be held into the circumstances of the death of Gunner Gordon Robert Greentree…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 12

Well-known and highly respected in the district, Mr. Oswald Critchley (59), of Marlborough-street, Smithfield, died in hospital on Sunday. He…

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Death of Naval Men Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 4

The Naval Board announced today that the following NSW men of the Royal Australian Navy have been killed in action:…

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Old Sailing Days Death of Mr. W. Duthie

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 2

News received from London reports the death, on December 24, of Mr. William Duthie, of Stone-haven. Mr. Duthie was aged 81…

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Mrs. C. E. Shepherdson Death of Labor Stalwart

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 2

Granville has lost a well known and highly-esteemed citizen by the death of Mrs. Caroline Edith Shepherdson, which occurred on Sunday…

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Obituary

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 23

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

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