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Obituaries & funerals, 1950

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Death Of Victorian Political Leader

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Saturday. -- Sir Albert Dunstan, one of Victoria's most outstanding politicians, died suddenly at his home at Camberwell last night. He was 68…

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9000 miles to funeral BRISBANE

The Sun · Sunday 16 April 1950 · page 52

The Australian husband of an American war heroine flew 9000 miles from America to her funeral…

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Death of a dignified old gentleman

The Sun · Sunday 16 April 1950 · page 19

An elderly, grizzled and rheumaticky bullterrier sat with great dignity in a well-sprung pram, pushed by a soldierly man and his wife. The party was…

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State Funeral for Sir Albert Dunstan

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday. The State funeral today of Sic Albert Dunstan, a former Victorian Premier, will be attend…

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State Funeral for Sir Albert Dunstan

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The State funeral today of Sir Albert Dunstan, a former Victorian Premier, will be…

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Obituary. Mr. Adam Platt

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 2

Mr. Adam Platt, of Merrylands [?] Merrylands, passed away last Friday, April 14, at Parramatta Hospital after a short illness. the deceased, who was…

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Obituary

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 5

Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson, relict of the late Mr. John William Johnson, died at her residence, Nepean Street, Cranebrook, on March 29, at the age…

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The Late Mr. A. U. McSkimming

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 2

During many years' residence in Penrith Mr. Alexander Urquhart McSkimming, who died on April 11, proved himself an excellent citizen, a good…

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Death of Muriel Starr

The Sun · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 9

NEW YORK, Wednesday. -- Character actress Muriel Starr, 62, died in her dressing-room at the…

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Obituary. Mr, Adam Platt

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 9

Mr. Adam Piatt, of Merrylands Road, Merrylands. passed away last Friday, April 14, at Parramatta Hospital, after a short Illness, The deceased, who was…

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Obituary Sir Donald Campbell

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 2

Ons of the tariy residents of the district, in the person of Sir Donald Camptell, passed away In Parramatta Hospital on April 6. Born in Rhu,…

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Obituary Dr. Julius Gans

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 3

Mr. S. Gans, New Farm, Brisbane, received news this week that his uncle. Dr. Julius Gans, formerly of Frankfurst/Main, died shortly after his 75th…

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Obituary

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 3

MR. George Henry Scott (65), who died in Goulburn early on April 11 after a long illness, had been a resident of that city for the…

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Death of City Businessman

Daily Mirror · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 9

Mr. Justly Rawlings, formerly a director and general manage of Anthony Hordern & Sons…

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Death of City Businessman

Daily Mirror · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 9

Mr. Justly Rawlings, formerly a director and general manager of Anthony Hordern & Sons…

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Death of City Businessman

Daily Mirror · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 9

Mr. Justly Rawlings, formerly a director and general manager of Anthony Hordern & Sons…

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Death of City Businessman

Daily Mirror · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 9

Mr. Justly Rawlings, formerly a director and general manager of Anthony Hordern & Sons…

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Funeral today of League fan

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 25

Balmain Rugby League secretary (Mr. Harold Matthews) yesterday appealed to all of his club's players, past and…

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Death of Rabbi M. Steinberg

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 5

NEW YORK (JTA): The funeral took place here of Rabbi Milton Steinberg, one of the outstanding spiritual leaders of…

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£1000 Awarded for Death of Husband

Daily Mirror · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 10

Mrs. Elizabeth Sarah Clark, 29 Trouton St., Balmain, was awarded £1000. in the Workers' Compensation Court today for…

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