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Obituaries & funerals, 1950

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Death of Former Film Actress

Daily Mirror · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 4

SAN FRANCISCO, Saturday.--The death occurred here yesterday of the former film star, Marguerite La Motte at the…

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Death of Former Film Actress

Daily Mirror · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 4

SAN FRANCISCO, Saturday. --The death occurred here yesterday of the former film star, Marguerite La Motte at the…

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OBITUARY Arthur Victor Tongs

The Methodist · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 13

With the passing of Arthur Victor Tongs, Finley Methodism has lost a great man, for he had lived in the district and given loyal and faithful…

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Mystery Death of Chinese

Daily Mirror · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 2

A post-mortem today on the body of 20-years-old Chinese, Nouisson Sui-Kwai, who was found dead in a room in George…

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News in brief Death of Producer

Daily Mirror · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 4

New York, Monday. -- Broadway producer Brock Pemberton, who…

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Death Of Mr. J. B. Aitken

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Sunday.— Mr. James Burt Aitken, who resigned from the chairman-ship of the Argus and…

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News in brief Death of Producer

Daily Mirror · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 4

New York, Monday. -- Broadway producer Brock Pemberton, who…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 2

Mr. Allan Litchfield, of Willoughby Road Crow's Nest, principal of the Litchfield School of Ballroom Dancing,…

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Obituary

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 7

Mr. Cecil Tierney, of John Price & Son, Penrith, has been bereaved by the death of his twin brother, Mr. D'Arcy Tierney, which took place suddenly at…

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The Late Mr. F. H. Woodriff

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 3

Worthy descendant of one of the earliest pioneers of Australia, Mr. Francis Henry Woodriff passed to his rest on March 7 at his residence…

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Death of Mr. H. East

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 6

Mr. Henry Alfred George East, one of Penrith's best citizens, died at his residence, 448 High Street, Penrith, on Sunday, 12th inst., after a long…

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Death Of Mr. E. R. Mitchell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 6

Mr. Eric R. Mitchell, chartered accountant, of Sydney, died yesterday. Mr. Mitchell was senior…

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Clue To Death Of Lost Flier

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Thursday.-- A thigh bone, believed to be that of famous English aviatrix, Amy Johnson, who died in a plane crash in 1941, was washed up at Canvey Island…

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Obituary Sarah Malcah Haneman

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 7

The death of Mrs. Sarah Malcah Haneman of 18 Hill Street, West Kogarah occurred on Monday, March 6, 1950 at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital…

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Obituary MRS. R. GOW

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 5

Mrs. Ethel Jane Gow, wife of Mr. Roland Gow, died at her residence, 77 Union Road, Penrith, on March 8, at the age of 80 years. For the last four…

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Obituary Master Raymond Thorley

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 8

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Percival Thorley, of 12 Pevensey Stret, Canley Vale, on the sad death of their thirteen-year-old son Raymond,…

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Obituary

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 3

MR. Harold Reginald Brooks, Killarney, Berridale, died at Weston Private Hospital, Darling Point, on March 10, following two…

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Death of Bird Lover

The Sun · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 8

Well - known naturalist, painter and ornithologist, Mr. Neville William Cayley, died at Avalon Beach early…

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Official Funeral for Israel Minister

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Weds. The entire Consular Corps participated in the funeral on Tuesday of Dr. Mordechai Eilash, the late…

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Death of Ald. Bodkin

The Sun · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 3

Alderman J. A. Bodkin,. MLC, a prominent figure in NSW Labor circles, died at the Prince Henry Hospital…

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