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Obituaries & funerals, 1948

1,187 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 60

Obituary Mr. Charles E. Ward

The Biz · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

A most obliging, courteus and widely popular gentleman, the sudden passing of Mr. Charlie Ward, of York Street, Fairfield, on Tuesday of last week,…

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Obituary

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Jewish News

THE death occurred late last month of Mr. W. Mathleson. Werribee (Vic.), a notable figure among Clydesdale breeders. Mr. Mathleson was…

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Obituary

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 13

ONE of the oldest residents of the Hawkesbury River, Mr. Morr[?] shuttle (89), died recently. Born on the Hawkesbury, ho was a…

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World Jewry Mourns Death of Mrs. Wise

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 5

NEW YORK, (WNS). American and world Jewry today mourns the passing of Mrs. Louise Waterman Wise, wife of Dr. Stephen S. Wise,…

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Police Chief Dies Funeral Arrangements to Be Held in Morning

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

THE Commissioner of Police, Mr. William John MacKay, who died last night at his home in Rosemont Ave., Edgecliff, will be given a police…

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Police Chief Dies Funeral Arrangements to Be Held in Morning

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

THE Commissioner of Police, Mr. William John MacKay, who died last night at his home in Rosemont Ave., Edgecliff, will be given a police…

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Police Chief Dies Funeral Arrangements to Be Held in Morning

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

THE Commissioner of Police, Mr. William John MacKay, who died last night at his home in Rosemont Ave., Edgecliff, will be given a police…

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Police Chief Dies Funeral Arrangements to Be Held in Morning

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

THE Commissioner of Police, Mr. William John MacKay, who died last night at his home in Rosemont Ave., Edgecliff, will…

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Police Chief Dies Funeral Arrangements to Be Held in Morning

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

THE Commissioner of Police, Mr. William John MacKay, who died last night at his home in Rosemont Ave., Edgecliff, will be given a police…

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Police Chief Dies Funeral Arrangements to Be Held in Morning

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

THE Commissioner of Police, Mr. William John MacKay, who died last night at his home in Rosemont Ave., Edgecliff, will…

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Police Chief Dies Funeral Arrangements to Be Held in Morning

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

THE Commissioner of Police, Mr. William John MacKay, who died last night at his home in Rosemont Ave., Edgecliff, will be given a police…

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Funeral Tomorrow of Police Commissioner Mounted men, band will lead cortege

The Sun · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 5

Funeral of the Commissioner of Police (Mr. J. MacKay), who died suddenly at his Edgecliff home last night, will take place tomorrow. A service will be…

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Death of Mason

The Sun · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 3

Mr. Albert Abram Coppleson, 83, who was well known in Masonic circles, died at his Bellevue Hill home early…

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Salute Fired at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 3

A last salute was fired by a R.A.A.F. squad at the funeral of Group-Captain A. W. ("Les") Ellis, M.C.,…

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Salute Fired at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 3

A last salute was fired by a R.A.A.F. squad at the funeral of Group-Captain A. W. ("Les") Ellis, M.C.,…

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Salute Fired at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 3

A last salute was fired by a R.A.A.F. squad at the funeral of Group-Captain A. W. ("Les") Ellis, M.C.,…

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Salute Fired at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 3

A last salute was fired by a. R.A.A.F. squad at the funeral of Group-Captain A. W. ("Les") Ellis, M.C.,…

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Salute Fired at Funeral

Daily Mirror · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 3

A last salute was fired by a R.A.A.F. squad at the funeral of Group-Captain A. W. ("Les") Ellis, M.C.,…

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Mr. Mackay's Funeral City Procession

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 4

The late Commissioner of Police, Mr. W. J. MacKay, will be given a police funeral to-day…

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