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Obituaries & funerals, 1950

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Obituary. Mrs. Makgaret Clarke

The Biz · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 8

The death occurred on 27th March, in hospital, of Mrs. Margaret May Clarke, late of 64 Cross Street, Guildford. The deceased lady, who had resided in…

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OBITUARY Mr. Dan Fowlwe

The Biz · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 9

Well-known and beloved by many old and new residents of Cabramatta and Canley Vale, Mr. Daniel Fowler, aged 82 years, passed away last Monday…

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Obituary. Mrs. Suzanna Theelkeld

The Biz · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 6

Mrs. Susanna Threlkeld, aged 73, who had lived all her life in Liverpool, died whilst on a short holiday with her dauthter, Mrs. A. Vaughan, of East…

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Death of Film Star

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 1

HOLLYWOOD, Saturday.-- Veteran film actor Walter Huston died yesterday a few hours after…

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OBITUARY S. Egbert Tucker

The Methodist · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 10

About two years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Egbert Tucker retired from Cowra, where they had been most highly esteemed for their…

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Dawson To Sing At Funeral

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.--Australian baritone Peter Dawson will fulfil the…

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Dawson To Sing At Funeral

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--Australian baritone Peter son will fulfil the…

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Death of journalist C. C. Faulkner

The Sun · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 4

Sydney journalist Clarence (Clarrie) Fa[?]ner, who died at his home, Ivy Street, Wollstonecraft,…

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Obituary Mr. C. C. Faulkner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 4

Mr. Clarence C. Faulkner, well known as a newspaperman, publicity officer, seaman and civic…

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Funeral service for journalist

The Sun · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 13

Funeral service for the late Clarence Faulkner was held today in the garden of his Wollstonecraft home…

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Priest's Funeral Attack on Crime

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 4

NEW YORK, Tuesday.--The Catholic Church does not have to cry from the housetops that is is opposed to crime and vice," said Father Raymond Jackson in a dramatic attack on gangsters at the graveside yesterday of…

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Priest's Funeral Attack on Crime

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 4

NEW YORK, Tuesday.--"The Catholic Church does not have to cry from the housetops that is is opposed to crime and vice," said Father Raymond Jackson in a dramatic attack on gangsters at the graveside yesterday of…

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Death of Son of M.h.r. for Hunter

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 12

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--Mr. Rowley James, junior, son of Mr. Rowley James, M.H.R. for Hunter, died in Kurri Hospital…

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Death of Son of M.h.r. for Hunter

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 12

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--Mr. Rowley James, junior, son of Mr. Rowley James, M.H.R. for Hunter, died in Kurri Hospital…

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Death of Son of M.h.r. for Hunter

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 12

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--Mr. Rowley James, junior, son of Mr. Rowley James, M.H.R. for Hunter, died in Kurri Hospital…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 3

The death occurred recently, in Parramatta District Hospital, of 73 years old Ernest Ogilvie Harris…

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Funeral of noted textile expert

The Sun · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 14

Funeral of Dr. Frederick Peirce, who died yesterday at his Dee Why home, will take place at the Northern Suburbs…

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Coroner's Inquest on Death of Girl

The Sun · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 13

A 20-year-old single girl was found outside the Crown Street Hospital in "a distressed condition," the Coroner (Mr A. N. Bott) was told today at the City Coroner's Court. Mr. Bott is inquiring into…

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Obituary Mr. Hugh McPHERSON

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 1

The passing of Mr. Hugh McPherson at his residence 154 Park Road Auburn on Monday. April 3rd leaves many a sorrowing heart in Guildford and…

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Sudden death of bands secretary

The Sun · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 7

Mr. Frank Johnson, for many years secretary of the NSW Bands' Association, and known to bandsmen…

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