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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1955

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Obituary Maude Mary Conway

The Biz · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 6

There passed away on Monday, October 10, at het residence, Bareena Street, Cabramatta, one of the district's grand old ladies…

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Mt. Druitt Death of Mr. Walter Giles

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 October 1955 · page 2

With much regret we have to record the death of Mr. Walter Giles, which took place suddenly at his home, "Bonaventure". Mt…

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OBITUARY: Dr. Arthur Hantke—Pioneer and Builder

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 3

Last week the death was announced of Dr. Arthur Hantke, Chairman of the Board of…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 12

TRIBUNE regrets to announce the death of Jim Hay. Jim was known far and wide as the staunch comrade who for years…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 11

JACK DOUGLAS, an old stalwart of the Innisfail Watersiders Branch passed away on Saturday, October 15…

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Death of Grape and Wine Expert

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 4

The death of Mr H. L. Manuel, viticultural expert of the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture, was a major joss to the…

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Obituary Mr. Charles Kerry

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 10

Mr. Charles Kerry, of Boomerang Street, Springwood, passed away at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Clem Payne,…

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Obituary Mr. Alex Fury

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 6

Born at Mulgoa and a resident of Nepean district all his life was Mr. Alexander Fury, who died at the residence of his…

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Obituary MR. R. J. HEATON

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 4

Mr. Richard Joseph Heaton, who died on October 13, at his home, 18 Priddle Street, Westmead, for many years carried on…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 2 November 1955 · page 3

IT is with deep regret that we announce the death of Bert a Varco Bert was one of the first…

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Death of Grape and Wine Expert

The Biz · Wednesday 2 November 1955 · page 3

The death of Mr. H. L. Manuel, viticultural expert of the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture, was a major loss to the…

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Obituary William Edward Harris

The Biz · Wednesday 2 November 1955 · page 13

There passed away at a hospital on Sunday last, October 30, one of the grand old men of the Ingleburn district, in the person…

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Obituary MR. G. L. TOWNSEND

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 November 1955 · page 1

After an illness of about 12 months Mr. Gordon Lance Townsend, of Cranebrook, died in Sydney Hospital on October…

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Death Of Mr. H. Woodward

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 November 1955 · page 4

The death occurred [?]cently at Yaralla Hospital Mr. Harold Woodward, Woodville Road…

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Obituary Mrs. Emma Noble

The Biz · Wednesday 9 November 1955 · page 14

It is with regret that we record the passing of Mrs. Emma Noble, at the grand age of 95 years, at the residence of her…

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The Late Mrs. Alice Thompson

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 November 1955 · page 3

Mrs. Alice Thompson, of 656 High Street, Penrith, who died in hospital on October 31, at the age or 85 years, was born at…

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Obituary MR. J. T. A. GIBBONS

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 November 1955 · page 5

Mr. John Thomas Andrew Gibbons, of 264 Henry Street, Penrith, who died at his residence on October 25 at the age of 75…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 11

THE trade union movement was the poorer for the loss of well-known tally clerk Paddy Spalding, who died last weekend. A motion of condolence…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary O'keefe

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 6

It is with deep regret that we record the death of one of Guildford's oldest residents, Mrs. Mary O'Keefe, who passed away at…

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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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