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Obituaries & funerals, 1953

1,749 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 88

Death of 2 Detectives

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 11

Det. Senior Constable Jack Ryan, one of the Criminal Investigation Branch's best-known…

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Sudden Death of Young Detective

The Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 32

The death occurred in Prince Henry Hospital last night of Detective Senior Constable Jack…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 7

Mr. James Samuel Robert Basson (68), of 30 Membrey Street, Granville, died at the Royal Prince Alfred…

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Death of a working class fighter

Tribune · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 11

FOR many years Vic Ransley, a fitter, straightened the bent trolley poles of Sydney’s trams. A keen, active…

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Death of militant fighter at Cobar

Tribune · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 10

TRIBUNE extends the deepest sympathy to the wife and two young children of militant fighter for the working class, 26-year-old Reg Hortle,…

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Death of Frederick Trenchard Smith Architect For Builders’ Exchange

Construction · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 6

The death on January 28 last of Frederick Trenchard Smith at the great age of 86 removes a well-known personality from the earlier years of…

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The Late Mr. A. G. Chapple

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 7

A gentleman of fine qualities was Mr. Albert George Henry Chapple, who died at his residence, Western Rd., Emu Plains,…

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Death Of Lady Anderson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 5

Lady Anderson, widow of Sir Francis Anderson, died in hospital on Tuesday after collapsing at her home in…

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Funeral of Comfort Fund Founder

The Sun · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 2

A funeral service for Lady Josephine Anderson, founder and president of the British…

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Obituary Arthur Gilbert Cattle

The Land · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 20

One of West Wyalong's best known and best liked residents died suddenly, last Friday…

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Death of Well-known Cauliflower Seed Grower

The Land · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 4

THE death occurred recently of Mr. Ernest Sharp, of Hamilton, near Newcastle, a well known grower of cauliflower seed. He was acknowledged…

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OBITUARY Judge Israel J. Goldstine, O.B.E.

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 3

The death occurred recently, in Auckland, of Judge Israel Joseph Goldstine, O.B.E., Chairman of…

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OBITUARY Annie Searle

The Methodist · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 12

There passed away in Dunedoc War Memorial Hospital on Saturday. 10th inst, one of the church's stalwarts in Dunedoo: Mrs. Annie…

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State Funeral For Jewish Soviet Leader

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 15 February 1953 · page 4

LONDON, Feb. 14 (A.A.P.).—Moscow Radio reported to-day that Lev Zaharovich Mekhlis, a…

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Death of Doctor Interest In Football

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 15 February 1953 · page 6

Dr. George Cummins, of Stanmore Road, Marrickville, well known in football and shipping circles, died at…

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Death of Aust. actor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 11

Famous old-time actor Frank Bradley, aged 70, collapsed and died last night at his home in…

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Death of Miner

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 22

LONDON (D.M.W.S.) -- An inquest was told that a 53-years-old miner fell 400ft. down the shaft when…

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Wealthy Begum Convicted Over Death Of Young Serving Maid

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 16

KARACHI, Tues. (B.U.P.).-- The Begum of Junagadh, one of the wealthiest women in the world, was yesterday found guilty of having caused "grievous hurt" which "endangered the life" of her 13-years-old maid-servant and was fined £450 sterling…

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Wealthy Begum Convicted Over Death Of Young serving Maid

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 16

KARACHI, Tues. (B.U.P.).--The Begum of Junagadh, one off the wealthiest women in the world, was yesterday found guilty off having caused "grievous hurt" which "endangered the life" off her 13-years-old maid-servant and was fined £450 sterling…

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Wealthy Begum Convicted Over Death Of Young Serving Maid

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 16

KARACHI, Tues. (B.U.P.). -- The Begum of Junagadh, one of the wealthiest women in the world, was yesterday found guilty of having caused "grievous hurt" which "endangered the life" of her 13-years-old maid-servant and was fined £450 sterling…

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