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Obituaries & funerals, 1955

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Death of Peter Carroll's Brother

The St George Call · Thursday 17 November 1955 · page 9

At the last meeting of the St. George club the committeemen observed a short adjournment as a mark of respect to [?]…

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Obituary Fiorino Bagatella

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 7

Mr. Fiorino Bagatelle passed away at Liverpool Hospital on Monday, November 14, at the age of 60 years. The late gentle…

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Death Of Mr. H. B. Burton

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 1

Mr. Herbert Barton Burton, 81, former prominent Sydney and Granville…

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Obituary Mr. Frederick Bonser

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 3

On Saturday, 12th November there passed away one of Merrylands most esteemed residents and businessmen, Mr. Frederick…

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Obituary Mr. John (Jock) SIMPSON

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 11

The passing of Mr. John (Jock) Simpson at his home, 71 Lombard Street, Fairfield West, on Friday, November 18, came as…

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Obituary MRS. C. J. JACKSON

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 9

Born at Dunn's Corner, Bowenfels (Lithgow district), was Mrs. Daisy Ellen Jackson, wife of Mr. Cecil James Jackson,…

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St. Marys Obituary Mr. F. Veness

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 7

The death took place on Nov. 9 at Sydney Hospital (where he had been a patient for a month) of Mr. Frank Victor Veness. only…

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Came to Australia in Sailing Ship the Late Mr. W. LUDBROOK

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 December 1955 · page 4

After an illness extending over some years, Mr. William Ludbrook, of Jane Street, Penrith, died in Nepenn District Hospitnl…

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Obituary MRS. M. J. HEATON

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 December 1955 · page 9

The death took place at a convalescent home on November 19 of Amy Elsie, wife of Mr. Michael John Heaton, of 16…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 10

ON the 19th of November a very great lady passed away at Katoomba at the age of 76. Dorothy Stevens was a…

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Obituary Charles Frederick Noble

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 4

The sudden demise, of Mr. Charles Frederick (Charlie) Noble in Auburn District Hospital past [?]ast Friday night came as a [?]…

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OBITUARY Mr. T. A. HAERSE

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 5

After a long illness the death took place on Friday last at Liverpool, of Thomas Arthur Haerse, of 37 Cainden Street. Fairfield,…

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Death of Former Penrith Alderman

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 December 1955 · page 6

An alderman of Penrith Council of some 30-odd years ago, Mr. Walter Edward Lance, of Giba Road, Girraween, died on…

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Obituary MR. W. BOLTON

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 December 1955 · page 2

Mr. William Bolton, of Station Street, Penrith, who died at his residence, 96 Station Street, Penrith, on November 24, had been…

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Obituary MR. J. W. PETERSEN

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 December 1955 · page 8

A townsman of many fine qualities was Mr. Joseph William Petersen, of Jamison Road, Penrith, who died at his residence…

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Springwood Obituary Mrs. E. S. Wigg

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 December 1955 · page 10

Mrs. Elizabeth Stella Wigg, of 14 Hawkesbury Road, Springwood, passed away suddenly on December 2, at the age of 75…

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Death of Mrs. J. Fitton

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 1

The death occurred, last week of Mrs. J. Fitton, 66, of Fowler Road and Morris Street, Merrylands West…

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Obituary Mrs. Emily Verrell

The Biz · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 21

The whole of Cabramatta and district was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Emily Verrell, of John Street,…

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Obituary Thomas Charles Coleman

The Biz · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 26

December 6 recorded the passing of Mr. Thomas Charles Coleman, 67 Oxford Street Smithfield, at the age of 95 years…

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Stop Press Death of City Businessman

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 December 1955 · page 10

The death was announced late this week of Mr. Reuben Brasch, Managing Director of Reuben Brasch Pty. Ltd.,…

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