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Obituaries & funerals, 1944

1,157 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 58

Death of cricket "Terror"

The Sun · Sunday 2 January 1944 · page 4

GHARLES T. B. TURNER, known in cricket circles as "The Terror" because of his deadly bowling, died…

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Death of Woman Crash Victim

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 January 1944 · page 8

Mrs. Alice Starkey, 27, of Banksia Street, Granville, who was injured on Saturday afternoon when a truck and a car collided in Rodd Street. Birrong,…

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Death of Mr. P. D. McCALLUM

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 January 1944 · page 4

Mr. Percival Duncan McCallum, who died yesterday, carne from Victoria in 1939 to become pastor of the Church of Christ, Epping. He was trained…

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State Funeral For Dr. Brennan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday. -- The Commonwealth Government will accord a State funeral to Dr. T. C. Brennan, former…

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State Funeral For Dr. Brennan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday. -- The Commonwealth Government will accord a State funeral to Dr. T. C. Brennan, former…

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State Funeral For Dr. Brennan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday. -- The Commonwealth Government will accord a State funeral to Dr. T. C. Brennan, former…

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State Funeral For Dr. Brennan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday. -- The Commonwealth Government will accord a State funeral to Dr. T. C. Brennan, former…

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Death of Dr. T. C. Brennan, K.c

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Monday.— Dr. T. C. Brennan, K.C., former Senator and Federal Minister, died to-day at his home at…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1944 · page 2
Also in Construction

Mr. John. Joseph Nolan (67), of Sutherlend Road, Parramatta North, died at his residence on Sunday. Formerly of Harris Park, he was a…

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Stop Press Death of Baby

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 5 January 1944 · page 12

Melbourne, Wednesday. -- At the City Count today. James Ferdinand Kennett, (35). [?]brous phaster worker Central Arenue, Footscray, was…

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Death of Former Athlete

The Sun · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 8

Jack Rose, foremost athlete before the last war, died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on…

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Death Of Noted Librarian

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 7

GREEN BAY, Winsconsin. —Dr. J. C. M. Hanson, internationaly-known librarian, who assisted in reorganising…

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Death of Ted Nicholls

Tribune · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 1

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Comrade Ted Nicholls. He was 67 years old…

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Obituary MRS. J. KENNY

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 2

The death occurred at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, on Sunday, January 2, of Mrs Violet Kenny, wife of Mr James Kenny, of Boorowa, at the age…

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Obituary. Mr. Fred Woodward

The Biz · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 3

A well-known resident of Liverpool, Mr. Fred Woodward, 64, passed away at Liverpool Hospital on January 5. He is survived by Mrs. Woodward and…

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Obituary Mrs. Esther D. Johnson

The Biz · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 2

A very hishly esteemed resident of Fairfield. Mrs. Esther [?] Johnson of Riverview Road. passed to her la[?] rest, on December 26, after a very brief…

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Obituary

The St George Call · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 1

Hayes,—Henry (Harry) retired plumber, who passed away 1st January, 1944, at St. George District Hospital, after a short illness. He was born in England…

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Hearse in Funeral Collides with Tram

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 4

A funeral hearse on ifs way to a cemetery was struck by a tram at Randwick yesterday. The accident happened while the hearse was crossing the…

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Death of Father Byrne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 11

Father William Leo Byrne parish priest at Enmore for four years, died in Lewisham private hospital yesterday after a short illness. For more…

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