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Obituaries & funerals, 1945

1,126 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 57

Obituary Mr. Hugh Ferguson

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

We regret to have to record the death. On January 31 of Mr. Hugh Ferguson joint propristor of the McFarlane Street tile works at Merrylands. He was an…

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Sensational Crown Evidence Death Of Policeman Admission by Man Alleged

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 4

ORANGE, Wednesday. -- "I shot him because he wanted to search my room. I knew he would find I had some more guns there, and I didn't…

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If Happened On-- DECEMBER 6, 1927 Death Of "Young" Griffo

The Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 10

Griffo was Australia's most bewildering boxer. Amazing fables are still related about his wizardry with his hands…

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Sensational Crown Evidence Death Of Policeman Admission by Man Alleged

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 4

ORANGE, Wednesday. -- "I shot him because he wanted to search my room. I knew he would find I had some more guns there, and I didn't…

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Sensational Grown Evidence Death Of Policeman Coroner Puts Man on Trial

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 4

ORANGE, Wednesday. -- "I shot him because he wanted to search my room. I knew he would find I had some more suns there, and I didn't…

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Sensational Crown Evidence Death Of Policeman Coroner Puts Man on Trial

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 4

ORANGE, Wednesday. -- "I shot him because he wanted to search my room. I knew he would find I had some more guns there, and I didn't…

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Bookmaker's Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 6

Mr. Albert P. Meagher, who died on Monday, and whose funeral took place at South Head Cemetery yesterday, was treasurer of the St. Leger…

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The Late Mr. T. Gifford

The Propeller · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

Glowing tribute was paid to the fine service render by the late Ex-Ald. T. Gifford, at last week's meeting of Hurstville Council. In moving that a letter be…

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Obituary

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 6

The death occurred on February 4th, 1945, of Mrs. Edward Holloway. She was a great worker for charity both within and outside the Jewish…

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Death of Irish M.p

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 3

DUBLIN, Thursday. -- Patrick Bourke, member for County Clare, collapsed and died in the Dail yesterday…

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Death of Irish M.p

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

DUBLIN, Thursday. -- Patrick Bourke, member for County Clare, collapsed and' died in the Dail yesterday…

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Death of Irish M.p

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

DUBLIN, Thursday. -- Patrick Bourke, member for County Clare, collapsed and died in the Dail yesterday…

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Death of Irish M.p

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

DUBLIN, Thursday. -- Patrick Bourke, member for County Clare, collapsed arid died in the Dail yesterday…

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Death of Irish M.p

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

DUBLIN, Thursday. -- Patrick Bourke, member for County Clare, collapsed and died in the Dail yesterday…

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Death of Irish M.p

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 3

DUBLIN, Thursday. -- Patrick Bourke, member for County Clare, collapsed and died in the Dail yesterday…

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Death of Irish M.p

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 2

DUBLIN, Thursday. -- Patrick Bourke, member for County Clare, collapsed and died in the Dail yesterday…

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Letters in Blood on Funeral Flag

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 3

GREEK LEFT-WING CIVILIANS mourn 23 comrades killed in the civil uprising in Athens. The banner in foreground was written with the blood of the victims. The funeral procession halts on the site of battle, opposite the old royal palace; mourners kneel while…

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Death Of Noted Aust. Army Chief

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 6

Lieut.-General Henry Douglas Wynter, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., died in Melbourne yesterday…

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Obituary MR. M. MERZ

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 3

The death occurred at Nepean District Hospital on Saturday, 27th ult, of Mr Michael Merz, husband of Mrs Matilda Merz, of Jamison Rond,…

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Obituary Mr. Henry Rotton

The Biz · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 2

Mr. Henry Otto Rotton. 89 respected resident of Milner Road. Guildford. died on Feburary 7. He leaves a wife and three children in [?]eavement…

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