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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1955

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Obituary Mr. Tom Haig

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 8

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. Tom B[?]g. of 247 Merrylands Road, Merrylands on August 10, at a…

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Funeral of the Late Arthur ("Tiny") Reardon

The Biz · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 14

People from all parts of the metropolitan area and all walks of life, attended the funeral of the late Arthur Thomas ("Tiny")…

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Mulgoa the Late Mr. James (Jim) Wilson

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1955 · page 2

A highly-respected and friendly person has been lost to the district of Mulgoa by the death of Mr. Jim Wilson, who died…

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St. Marys Obituary Mrs. M. Tonys

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1955 · page 5

Mersina Tonys, wife of Mr. Stratis Tonys, of Putland Street, St. Marys, passed away on Aug. 7, in Nepean District Hospital,…

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Death of T. A. Jackson

Tribune · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 8

BRITISH writer T A. JACKSON (below), who died recently at the age of 76. A foundation member of the British…

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Obituary Mrs. Grace Stanton

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 9

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mrs. Grace Stanton who passed away peacefully at her daughter Dorothy's…

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Obituary Norman John Sinclair

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 4

The funeral of the late Norman John Sinclair, age 21 years, left the residence of his parents, 38 Percy Street, Smithfield, for…

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OBITUARY Mr. S. H. E. YOUNG

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 12

Mr. S. H. E. Young, photographer, passed away suddenly in hospital at Newcastle, on August 18, and was laid to rest at Wamberal…

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Obituary MISS A. M. MULLENS

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 September 1955 · page 5

Miss Alice Mary Mullens, daughter of the late John and Mary Mullens, of Blaxland, passed away at her residence,…

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Sudden Death of Rev. Rabinovitch

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 2 September 1955 · page 1

The sudden death occurred last Tuesday morning of Rev. Israel Rabinovitch,…

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Mt. Druitt Death of Miss G. M. SHADLOW

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 September 1955 · page 2

The death, on August 2 last, of Miss Gertrude Mabel Shadlow has removed a well-known and much-respected citizen from our…

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Death of W.J.C. Leader

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 9 September 1955 · page 8

LONDON, Wed. — The death occured of Noah Barou, chairman of the European Executive of…

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Obituary

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 5

Deepest sympathy is extended to the relatives of well-known Merrylands identity, Mr. Winklow, of 20 St. Anns Road…

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Death Of Piano Tutor

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 10

Granville will miss the professional services of the late Miss Perkins, of William St. Granville, who…

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Obituary Mr. Walter Gendle

The Biz · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 7

Relatives and friends of Mr. Waller Gendle, aged 69, of 33 York Street, Fairfield were shocked to learn of his sudden death…

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Obituary James Henry Holland

The Biz · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 8

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. James Henry Holland, of 8 Longfield Street, Cabramatta, who passed…

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Obituary MR. J. E. PAYNE

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 September 1955 · page 1

Mr. James Edward Payne, an esteemed district resident, died in Nepean District Hospital on August 31, at the age of 75 years…

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Charge of Manslaughter Against Car Driver Death of Lad on Motor Cycle

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 September 1955 · page 2

A lad whose parents were away at Norfolk Island at the time died in Nepean District Hospital from injuries received when a motor cycle he was riding and a car came into collision on the Western…

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Death Of Former Soccer Star

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 September 1955 · page 10

Famous old international Soccer player, Mr. Frank Waddell, of Clifford Street, Parramatta, died recently…

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Funeral of the Late Jack Allen

The Biz · Wednesday 21 September 1955 · page 8

A very large gathering of relatives and friends filled the historic old Church of England at St. Mary's, on Wednesday, 14th…

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