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Obituaries & funerals, 1942

1,293 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 65

Death of Dr. G. L. F. Philips

Construction · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 3

The death of this genius of the electrical industry at the age of 83 has taken from the world one of the most brilliant organisers of our time. Commencing the manufacture of lamps in a small…

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The Death of a Prominent Architect. Mr. Kingsley Anketell Henderson

Construction · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 3

The death occurred recently in Melbourne of Mr. Kingsley Anketell Henderson, Senior Partner of A. & K. Henderson £ Partners, one of Australia’s outstanding firms of Architects…

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Southern News Death of Newly-returned Soldier Accidentally Killed "Terrible Shock"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 2

While friends were eagerly anticipating the return to Fair-field of Warrant-Officer M. W. Dowle, who a few days ago…

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Late Mr. A. E. Martin

The Propeller · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 1

Various tributes were paid by aldermen at the last meeting of Rockdale Council to the late. Mr. A. E. Martin, who died recently at his home…

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Obituary

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 1

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Mr George Eisenhuth, who passed away early on Tuesday morning. The eldest son of…

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Obituary

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 6
Also in The Farmer and Settler

Mr. Andrew James Adams, 62 years, managing director of central Press Publishers, who recently purchased "Bellevue," Appian Way, Woodford,…

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Death of Sydney Journalist

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 8

MR. LOCKSLEY W. WARD (60), well-known Sydney journalist, died in a private hospital at Marrickville last night after a long illness…

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Death of Sydney Journalist

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 8

MR. LOCKSLEY W. WARD (60), well-known Sydney journalist, died in a private hospital at Marrickville last night after a long illness…

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Death of Sydney Journalist

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 8

MR. LOCKSLEY W. WARD (60), well-known Sydney journalist, died in a private hospital at Marrickville last night after a long illness…

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Death of Sydney Journalist

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 8

MR. LOCKSLEY W. WARD (60), well-known Sydney journalist, died in a private hospital at Marrickville last night after a long illness…

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Death of Sydney Journalist

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 8

MR. LOCKSLEY W. WARD (60), well-known Sydney journalist, died in a private hospital at Marrickville last night after a long illness…

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Death of L. W. Ward

The Sun · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 5

The death occurred at a private hospital at Marrickville today of Mr. Locksley W. Ward, of "The Sun" court reporting…

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Death of Mrs. A. Geeves

The Propeller · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 1

Mrs. A. Geeves died on Tuesday at her home in Caledonian Street, Bexley. The deceased, who was 63 years of age is survived by her husband,…

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Death of Mr. W. H. Baxter

The Propeller · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 7

The death took place last Saturday of Mr. William Henry Baxter, at his home in Bexley North, after a long illness. The deceased, who is…

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Obituary. Mr. Samuel Gilbert

The Biz · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 4

Aged 71, years, Mr. Samuel Gilbert, of Kenyan Street, Fairfield, died on April 2. He Is survived by Mrs. Gilbert and son, Alfred…

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Obituary. Mr. Albert Bromley

The Broadcaster · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 1

The death occurred on April 1 of Mr Albert [?] of Talbot Street Guildford. He leaves a wife and family to [?]…

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Obituary. Mr. Leslie Woodward

The Biz · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 2

Mr. Leslie Harold Woodward, 31,.of Hoxton Park, who was injured in a fall from a horse, on April 3, died in Liverpool Hospital as a result of his injuries,…

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Obituary MRS. McDADE

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 5

Mrs Amelia McDade, widow of the late Mr F. H. McDade, died in the Scottish Hospital on Tuesday at the age of 76 years. Deceased was the…

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Obituary Mrs. Jane McFARLAND

The Biz · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 5

The death took place on Sunday of Mrs. Jane McFarland, wife of Mr. W. J. McFaiiand, of 764 Merrylands' Road, Wentworthville…

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