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Obituaries & funerals, 1953

1,749 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 88

Death of Japan C.p. Leader

Tribune · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 9

TOKIO. — The Central Leading Bureau of the Japanese Communist Party “with deep grief” has announced the death of Seichi…

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Death of U.s. Oil Heiress

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 8

NEW YORK. (A.P.).--Mrs. Millicent Rogers, the wealthy socialite, who was married three times…

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Obituary Neville S. Morgan

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 1

Quite a gloom was cast over Old Guildford and district on Boxing Day, when the sad news was received of the accidental drowning…

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Obituary Mr. H. W. Patten

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 3

The death occurred suddenly on January 3 of Mr. Howard Liewellyn Patten (70), managing director of Pattens Pty. Ltd. grocers…

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The Late Mr. T. J. Burrows

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 6

Passed to his rest on December 24, after an illness extending over about twelve months Mr. Thomas James Burrows, of…

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Death of Painter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 3

LONDON, Jan. 14 (A.A.P.). —Douglas Chandor, who recently completed a portrait of the Queen, died…

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Death Of Christian Brother

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 6

THE Rev. Brother Kevin Laurence Brennan who died suddenly last Friday at Port…

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Death Of Dr. Cecil Purser

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 4

Dr. Cecil Purser, of Grosvenor Road, Wahroonga, for many years one of Sydney's eminent consulting…

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Death of Mrs. D. Merryweather

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 6

Mrs. Dulc[?] Merryweather, a well-known resident of Glenbrook, died at Nepean District Hospital on Saturday December…

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Death of Mrs. S. E. Richardson

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 1

Many district people will mourn the passing of Mrs. Alice Richardson, wife of Penrith's esteemed townsman, Mr. Samuel…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Alice Amos

The Biz · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 10

It is with regret we record the passing of Mrs. Alice Amos at her home, 518 Hume Highway, Carramar, on 5th January, aged 69 years…

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Obituary Alfred George Holman

The Biz · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 1

Mr. Alfred George Holman, former police sergeant at Fairfield for many years, passed away at his residence Hamilton Road,…

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Death of Capt. A. C. Carmichael

The Sun · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 5

The death occurred last night of Captain A. C. Carmichael, aged 86, at his home in Forbes St…

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Obituary Miss Beatrice Marsden Oxley

The Land · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 10

The last remaining grandchild of Lieut John Oxley and a great-grandchild of the Rev. Samuel…

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Dalmar and the Late Mrs. R. J. Boyd

The Methodist · Saturday 17 January 1953 · page 5

The Christmas Day collections for the Dalmar Children's Homes recalled the passing during the year of Katherine Boyd, wife of Mr. R. J. Boyd, M.E., one of our most highly-esteemed laymen…

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Death Of Mr. A. C. Carmichael

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1953 · page 2

The death occurred on Thursday night at his home in Forbes Street, Darlinghurst, of Mr. A. C…

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Death of Star King

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 24

Star King, who had been specked to win the Anniversary Handicap at Randwick next Monday, died late Saturday night. Colic is thought to be the…

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Death of Star King

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 24

Star King, who had been specked to win the Anniversary Handicap at Randwick next Monday, died late Saturday night. Colic is thought to be the…

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Death of Star King

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 24

Star King who had been specked to win the Anniversary Handicap at Randwick next Monday, died late Saturday night. Colic is thought to be the…

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Death of Star King

Daily Mirror · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 24

Star King, who had been specked to win the Anniversary Handicap at Randwick next Monday, died late Saturday night. Colic is thought to be the…

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