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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1956

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OBITUARY Mr. Cyril Henry Leaman

The Biz · Wednesday 25 July 1956 · page 7

The death on Sunday of Cyril Henry ("Harry") Leaman removed one if Fairfield's most beloved sons. Horn a cripple 24…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Ann Stein

The Biz · Wednesday 25 July 1956 · page 16

The death occurred on July 15 of Mrs. Mary Ann Stein, sit the age of 83 years. The deceased lady had lived in Wo'seley Street,…

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The Late Mrs. V. C. Freeburn Worker for Many Causes

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 July 1956 · page 1

A lady who gave much of her time and energy to good movements and whose friendship was a delight to those with whom…

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Death of Mr. George Albert Hartigan

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 July 1956 · page 2

Mr. George Hartigan, who died at the district hospital, Hornsby, on Wednesday, July 18, was well-known in this district…

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Obituary Mr. Bob Shaw

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 July 1956 · page 6

Mr. Roland Macqunrie (Bob) Shaw, who was severely wounded when attacked by his Guernsey bull at his home, Castlereagh…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 1 August 1956 · page 10

TRIBUNE offers sincere condolences to the family and relatives of Mr. Harold Boland, who…

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Death of a Cat

Tribune · Wednesday 1 August 1956 · page 7

The death of a cat, A stray, black-cat, A cat who came to my home to die, Can tell us a tale,…

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Obituary Mary Ann Wall

The Biz · Wednesday 1 August 1956 · page 10

The death occurred at her residence, 76 Orchardleigh Street, Old Guildford, on July 19, of Mrs. Mary Ann Wall, aged 87 years…

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Obituary to union member

Tribune · Wednesday 1 August 1956 · page 9

THE high esteem in which the late "Snowy" Ferguson was held by his mates was shown by three of them…

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Obituary Mr. Walter Holloman

The Biz · Wednesday 1 August 1956 · page 3

It is with deep regret that we record the death of one of Fairfield's oldest citizens, Mr. Walter Herbert Holloman, of…

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Obituary Alan James (Bluey) Conway

The Biz · Wednesday 1 August 1956 · page 22

The death occurred in Balmain in the early hours of Friday morning last of one of Fairfield's mast well-known…

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Death of Popular St. Marys Business Man Ampol Trial Tragedy

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 August 1956 · page 1

Quite a gloom was cast over the district on Sunday when it became known that William Graham Mayes (39), of Remley…

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The Late Mr. Reg. Hamilton

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 August 1956 · page 4

A native of the district and one who took part in community affairs was Mr. Reginald (Reg) Hamilton, of Wallacia, who died…

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Obituary MR. A. A. RANDELL

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 August 1956 · page 7

The death occurred suddenly on July 28 at Warwick Street, Penrith, of Mr. Allan Arthur Randell, at the age of 75 years…

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The Late Mr. Thomas Gadney

The Biz · Wednesday 15 August 1956 · page 2

It is with profound regret that we record the death of a very fine gentleman, and one of the oldest pioneers of the district--…

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Obituary Wilkins, George

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 August 1956 · page 4

Died at his residence, 36 Kemp Street, Granville, on August 5, aged 76 years. Funeral from A. F…

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Obituary Mrs. Lily Winton

The Biz · Wednesday 15 August 1956 · page 5

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. victor Winton,: town clerk of Fairfield, in the passing of his mother, Mrs.Lily…

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Death of Ex-Resident

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 August 1956 · page 5

Clement Jepson Jordan, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Jordon, Penrith, passed away on August 8, 1956. He…

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Fifty Years Ago (From "Nepean Times", August 18, 1906) Death of Dr. Alex Barber, M.D.

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 August 1956 · page 2

One of Penrith's most prominent townsmen, Dr. Alexander Barber, M.D., passed peacefully away on Saturday morning at…

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Obituary Mr. Harry Tydeman

The Biz · Wednesday 22 August 1956 · page 10

The death of Mr. Harold Hampton Tydeman occurred suddenly at his residence, 7 Codrington Street. Fairfield, on Saturday,…

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