Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1955

205 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 11

Obituary Mrs. Ethel Elizabeth Shaw

The Biz · Wednesday 27 July 1955 · page 18

It is with regret that we report the passing of Mrs. Shaw, of Derby Street, Canley Heights. The deceased had undergone a…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

The Late Mrs. T. J. Barrett

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 July 1955 · page 1

After an illness that extended, over a couple of years but of which she never complained, Mrs. Grace Amelia Barrett, wife…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary MRS. A. T. KELLY

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 July 1955 · page 2

Mrs. Stella Harriett Arathea Kelly, wife of Mr. Alfred Thomas Kelly, of 78 Union Road, Penrith, died in Nepean District…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Springwood Obituary Mr. A. P. O'Connor

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 July 1955 · page 8

One who had resided at "Maheno", Raymond Rd., Springwood, for the past 22 years, and passed away at his…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Daughter of Former St. Marys Mayor Death of Mrs G. ANSCHAU

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 July 1955 · page 1

It is with much regret we record the death of Mrs. Stella Anschau, wife of Mr. Gus Anschau, who passed away…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Death of Oldest Inhabitant

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 July 1955 · page 5

The death was announced this week of one of Sydney’s oldest Jewish inhabitants, Mrs. Rebecca Blume. She was…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary MISS I. M. HEAVEY

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 August 1955 · page 2

Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Heavey, of Penrith, was Miss Imelda Margaret Heavey, who died in a private…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Businessman

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 10 August 1955 · page 1

The death occurred last-Wednesday of Mr. Frederic Burgin, 82, a member of one of Parramatta's pioneer…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary Mr. Reg. Gibbs

The Biz · Wednesday 10 August 1955 · page 5

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Gibbs and her two sons, Reg and Fred, of Meadows Road, Mt. Pritchard, in the untimely…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Late Mr. John Stinson

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 August 1955 · page 7

After an illness extending over two years Mr. John Stinson, of Mulgoa Road, Penrith, died in Nepean District Hospital on…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Obituary

The Biz · Wednesday 17 August 1955 · page 8

Gatano, the tiny three months' babe of Mr. and Mrs. Monaco, died last Sunday. The grief-stricken parents live at 22 George…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Death of Butcher Simpson

Tribune · Wednesday 17 August 1955 · page 15

COMMUNIST Party member Arthur (Butcher) Simpson died on August 11, aged 56. Arthur left a wife and one…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Obituary Mrs. Marjorie Johnston

The Biz · Wednesday 17 August 1955 · page 7

The sad death of Mrs. Marjorie Johnston, of 51 Hamilton Road, Fairfield, occurred on August 2. The deceased, who…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Many Mourners at Digger's Funeral

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 1

Popular among his fellow Diggers and the local community was Mr. Ernest Joseph Starkey, of Civic Centre, Warragamba…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary MR. E. GORMAN

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 1

A very well-known and highly respected resident of Homedale Street, Springwood, from 1932 to 1941 was Mr. E. Gorman, who…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary Mr. George Willett

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 6

Mr. George Willett, of Castlereagh Road, Penrith, died in Nepean District Hospital on July 24 in his 78th year…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Obituary MR. S. F. POSSELT

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1955 · page 7

Mr. Sidney Francis Posselt, of Market Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, August 5, at the age of 48 years…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Death of Mr. A. Flewitt

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 2

The passing away suddenly of the late Mr. Albert Edward Flewitt recently, at his residence…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mt. Stephen Allen

The Biz · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 6

Mr. Stephen Allen passed away at Liverpool District Hospital on August 13, at the age of 70 years. He had resided' in Polding Street…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Obituary Mr. Joseph Thomas

The Biz · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 8

At the mature age of 85 yeats Mr. Joseph Thomas passed away at his residence at Merrylands recently. The late gentleman, an…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →