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Obituaries & funerals, 1953

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TENNIS Illawarra Suburbs' Lawn Tennis Association . OBITUARY

The St George Call · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 2

The Association, Officials and players both past and present extend to the family of the late Mr. C. J. Kelly their sincere condolences on their…

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Tragic Death of Baby Boy

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 15

Returning to her baby boy's bassinet about an hour after he had gone to sleep last night, Mrs…

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Tragic Death of Baby Boy

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 15

Returning to her baby boy's bassinet about an hour after he had gone to sleep last night, Mrs…

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Tragic Death of Baby Boy

Daily Mirror · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 15

Returning to her baby boy's bassinet about an hour after he had gone to sleep last night, Mrs…

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Death Of Mike Jacobs

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 25 January 1953 · page 1

NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (A.A.P.). — Mike Jacobs, the one-time newsboy who became the first American…

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Death Of Architect

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1953 · page 5

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Sunday (A.A.P.-Reuter).—Sir Frank Mears, eminent Scottish architect and authority on…

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1200 at Funeral of 'Friendless' Promoter

The Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 32

NEW YORK, Monday.--Three former world heavyweight champions, Joe Louts, Joe Walcott and Primo Camera were among 1200 persons who attended the funeral service today for Mike Jacobs…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 January 1953 · page 5

Mrs. Ethel May Brown, formerly of 91 Western Road, Parramatta, died at the home of her son, Minchinbury St…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 January 1953 · page 6

Mr. Patrick Francis Hines, of 16 Margaret Street, Granville, died suddenly on January 17. He is survived by his…

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Champions at Funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 January 1953 · page 23

NEW YORK, Tues.--Three former world heavyweight champions, Joe Louis, Jersey Joe Walcott,…

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Late Mr. C. Kelly

The Propeller · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 1

Mr. Clement John Kelly, one of the oldest and best-known residents of Kogarah, died on January 19 at his home in…

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The Late Mr. Edward C. Carey an Appreciation

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 3

All Glenbrook was shocked at the news of the passing of Mr. Edward Charles Carey on Friday, January 16, at the age of…

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High Tributes Paid To Late Mr. James H. Scullin

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 9

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies), and other political and union leaders, today paid tribute to the Bate Mr. James Henry Scullin, a former Labor Prime Minister. Mr. Scullin, who was 76,…

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High Tributes Paid To Late Mr. James H.Scullin

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 9

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies), and other political and union leaders, today paid tribute to the late Mr. James Henry Scullin, former Labor Prime Minister. Mr. Scullin, who was 76,…

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High Tribute Paid To Late Mr. James H. Scullin

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 9

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies), and other political and union leaders, today paid tribute to the late Mr. James Henry Scullin, a former Labor Prime Minister. Mr. Scullin. who was 76…

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High Tributes Paid To Late Mr. James H. Scullin

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 9

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies), end other political and anion leaders, day said tribute to the late Mr. James Henry Scullin, a former Labor Prime Minister. Mr. Scullin, who was 76…

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Fan Spark Causes Death Of ll

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 3

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 (A.A.P.).—An explosion set off by a spark in a gas-filled building yesterday turned a…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Emily Dreis

The Biz · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 2

One of the oldest identities of Fairfield district, Mrs. Emily, Dreis, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, January 19. at The…

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Govt. May Offer State Funeral for Scullin

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thurs.--Former Labor Prime Minister, Mr. James Henry Scullin, probably will be given a State funeral in Melbourne. Mr. Scullin who was 76,…

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Govt. May Offer State Funeral for Scullin

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thurs.-- Former Labor Prime Minister Mr. James Henry Scullin, probably will be given a State funeral in Melbourne. Mr. Scullin. who was 76,' the: night at his home in…

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