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Obituaries & funerals, 1950

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Funeral of M.l.c

Daily Mirror · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. Joseph Anthony Bodkin, M.L.C., will leave St. Mary's Basilica after a requiem mass at 9.0 a.m…

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Funeral of M.l.c

Daily Mirror · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mr. Joseph Anthony Bodkin, M.L.C., will leave St. Mary's Basilica after a requiem mass at 9.0 a.m…

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Death of man in cell

The Sun · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 6

The Government M[?]dical Officer (Dr. Percy) will today examine the body of a man who…

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Big crowd at MLC's funeral

The Sun · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 7

The funeral of the late Alderman J. A. Bodkin MLC, left St. Mary's Basilica after Requiem Mass today…

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Superintendent Auld Given Police Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 5

Superintendent E. B. Auld was given a police funeral from All Saints' Church of England at Petersham yesterday…

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Death of Girl in Hotel Fall

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--An hour after she had fallen from the balcony of the Palace Hotel, Victoria Place. South…

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Death of Girl in Hotel Fall

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 5

BRISBANE,. Tuesday.--An hour after she had fallen from the balcony of the Palace Hotel, Victoria Place. South…

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Strike hitch in big funeral

The Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 7

Undertaker's assistants had to fill in a grave at Botany Cemetery yesterday when gravediggers went on strike during a large Eastern Antioch Orthodox funeral…

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Death of Sir Ralph Freeman

Construction · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 3

The death is announced of Sir Ralph Freeman, who was associated with the Bridge, at the age of 69. Sir Ralph acted as consulting engineer for…

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Obituary Arthur Ingles Burrey

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 1

A very large gathering, including members of Guildford Sub-branch. R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., was present at Rookwood Cemetery on Wednesday, 15th inst., to mourn…

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Obituary Mr. H. E. Taplin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 4

Mr. Harold Eaton Taplin, managing director of Essantee Switchgear Pty. Ltd., died last Sunday at the age of 70…

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Death of Labor Stalwart Ald. "Joe" Bodkin, M.L.C. Fought Against 1919 Splitters

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 1

The Labor Party of N.S.W. sustained another serious loss at the week-end by the death of Alderman…

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The Late Mr. Henry East

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 4

A valued friend, upright business man, and good citizen was Mr. Henry Alfred George East, who died on March 12 at his residence, 448 High…

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Death of Poultry Farmer

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 3

Mr. Joseph Jtem, aged 47 years, of Sweethaven Road, St. John's Park, was found dead at his farm last Thursday by his wife. The deceased, who had been…

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Twin (14) Neglects Sister's Funeral

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 5

NEW YORK, Thursday.--A girl accused of murdering her 14-years-old twin sister refused to attend the funeral at Fresno (California) yesterday. The other six children of the…

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Twin (14) Neglects Sister's Funeral

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 12

NEW YORK, Thursday.--A girl accused of murdering her 14-years-old twin sister refused to attend the funeral at Fresno (California) yesterday. The other six children of the…

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Twin (14) Neglects Sister's Funeral

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 12

NEW YORK, Thursday.--A girl accused of murdering her 14-years-old twin sister refused to attend the funeral at Fresno (California) yesterday. The other six children of the…

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Twin (14) Neglects Sister's Funeral

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 5

NEW YORK, Thursday.--A girl accused of murdering her 14-years-old twin sister refused to attend the funeral at Fresno (California) yesterday. The other six children of the…

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Twin (14) Neglects Sister's Funeral

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 12

NEW YORK, Thursday.--A girl accused of murdering her 14-years-old twin sister refused to attend the funeral at Fresno (California) yesterday. The other six children of the…

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Twin (14) Neglects Sister's Funeral

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 12

NEW YORK, Thursday.--A girl accused of murdering her 14-years-old twin sister refused to attend the funeral at Fresno (California) yesterday. The other six children of the…

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