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Obituaries & funerals, 1944

1,157 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 58

Death of Mrs. Hoover

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 3

NEW YORK, Saturday.--Mrs. Herbert Hoover, wife of the former President, Mr. Herbert Hoover, died unexpectedly from a heart attack last…

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C.I.B. investigating death of Zoo camels

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 9 January 1944 · page 3

The C.I.B. is investigating the mysterious death of Taronga Park Zoo's only two camels. It is suspected the animals have been poisoned. The camels, both females, were found dead in their enclosure by a…

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Death Of K.C. Recalls Brutal Murder Of Young Girl

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1944 · page 9

DEAD at 77 is Thomas Cornelius Brennan, K.C., L.L.D., and, with his death providing a tragic reminder, has been revived interest in what was perhaps the most sensational trial in Victorian criminal history…

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Death of Printer

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 5

HENRY FRANKS (79), compositor, The Entrance, Tuggerah, a former employee of Truth and Sportsman Ltd., died at the Masonic Hospital,…

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Death of Printer

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 5

HENRY FRANKS (79), compositor, The Entrance, Tuggerah, a former employee of Truth and Sportsman Ltd., died at the Masonic Hospital…

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Plea to Attend Funeral

The Sun · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 3

A man charged at Newtown Court today with murder asked if arrangements could be…

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Obituary Rev. A. Castleman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 7

The Rev. Arthut Castleman died suddenly at his home in Petersham on Saturday, aged 70. For the past three years he was…

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Dramatic Plea to Be Allowed at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 2

Charged at Newtown Court this morning with the murder of Reginald Stephen Uptin yesterday, James Clifford Moore (24), soldier, asked Mr. Sheridan. P.M.. for permission to attend Uptin's funeral this afternoon…

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Dramatic Plea to Be Allowed at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 2

Charged at Newtown Court this morning with the murder of Reginald Stephen Uptin yesterday, James Clifford Moore (24), soldier, asked Mr. Sheridan, P.M., for permission to attend Uptin's funeral this afternoon…

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Dramatic Plea to Be Allowed at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 2

Charged at Newtown Court this morning with the murder of Reginald Stephen Uptin yesterday, James Clifford Moore (24). soldier, asked Mr. Sheridan, P.M.. for permission to attend Uptin's funeral this afternoon…

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Dramatic Plea to Be Allowed at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 2

Charged at Newtown Court this morning with the murder of Reginald Stephen Upton yesterday, James Clifford Moore (24), soldier, asked Mr. Sheridan, P.M., for permission to attend Upton's funeral this afternoon…

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Sudden Death of Mr. J. R. Cameron

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 4

Mr J. R. Cameron, former Director of the State Lottery, died suddenly at his home in Euston Road. Hurlstone Park, yesterday afternoon…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 7

Mr. Robert Paisley Rede (82), of Mason's Drive, Parramatta, died at his residence on Monday. His wife predeceased him. The funeral left the…

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Death of Nurse

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 6

At the last meeting of Parramatta Red Cross, sympathetic reference was made to the death of Nurse Mary Patricia "(pat.) Treweek, only child of…

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Death of Mr. Jack Fenely

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 10

Mr. Jack Fen[?]ly, who was associated with many sporting organisations[?] died at North Sydney yesterday, aged 86. He was a life member of the New South…

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Obituary. Mr. H. D. Mcdonald

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 2

Mr. Henry Dugald McDonald, of Pitt Street. West Granville. passed away suddenly on January 8. He leaves a wife and four children—Henry. Mrs. T. Hirst…

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Death of Mr. George Chee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 9

Mr. George Chee, one of the bestknown members of the Chinese community in Australia died at Kogarah yesterday, aged 52…

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Death of Mr. Geo. Chee

The Propeller · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 2

Mr. George Chee, of Rocky Point Road, Kogarah, died yesterday, aged 56 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters. The…

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Late Mt. David Fitch the Funeral

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

The funeral of the late Mr David Fitch, for many years an alderman of Penrith Council and Mayor for 14 years, as well as holder of other…

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Obituary Mr. Ernest Geissler

The Biz · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 2

A well-known and respected resident of Cabramatta Road, Cabramatta. Mr. Ernest. Henry Geissler, 43. passed away on January 10. He is survived by a wife…

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