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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1956

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Granville Obituary Gentleman, William Austin

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1956 · page 10

Died at his residence, 7 Earl Street, Merrylands, on August 8, 1956, aged 65 years. Funeral took place…

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The Late Mr. W. G. Shaw

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 August 1956 · page 2

A good life that ended at an early age was that of Mr. Walter George Shaw, of 191 Stafford Street, Penrith, who died…

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Obituary MRS. W. W. COOK

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 August 1956 · page 9

After a brief illness Mrs. Mary Ann Cook, wife of Mr. William Wilson Cook, formerly of Penrith, died in Sydney…

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Obituary MR. L. E. WEISS

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 August 1956 · page 3

Mr. Leslie Edgar Weiss, son of the late Frederick Adam and Rosetta Weiss, who was born at Blayney 72 years ago, passed…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1956 · page 4

CONSTABLE, JOHN. Died 19/8/1956, at his residence, 43 Eleanor Street, Granville. Funeral left his…

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Obituary Mr. John Evans

The Biz · Wednesday 29 August 1956 · page 16

The death occurred at Liverpool on Saturday evening last of Mr. John Evans, late of Fairfield. at the age of 57 years…

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Obituary Mrs. Jean Lambert

The Biz · Wednesday 29 August 1956 · page 21

The death of Mrs. Jean Lambert, aged 63 years, of 52 Anthony Street, Fairfield, occurred at her son's residence at Yamba…

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The Late Mr. C. H. Marchant

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 August 1956 · page 6

A soldier of the 1st A.I.F. was Mr. Charles [?]artin Marchant, of Orchard Hills, who died in Repatriation General Hospital,…

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Obituary MRS. W. J. BEAUMONT

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 August 1956 · page 8

Emma, wife of Mr. William John Beaumont, of 614 High Street, Penrith, passed away in Nepean District Hospital,…

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Springwood News Obituary Mrs. R. Robb

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 August 1956 · page 10

Mrs. Harriett Robb, that dear old lady so well known to all who had visited the former Sunnyside Nursery, which was…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 5 September 1956 · page 11
Also in The Cumberland Argus

TRIBUNE extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Williams, lifelong supporter of the labor…

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Granville Obituary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 5 September 1956 · page 6

HUMPHRIES, Elizabeth.— Died at her son's residence, 52 Berry Street, Clyde, on 28/8/56, late of 47 George…

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Obituary Mr. A. V. L'green

The Biz · Wednesday 5 September 1956 · page 5

It is with extreme regret that we reward the death of Mr. Athol Victor L'Green, who passed away in hospital at Gawler, South…

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Obituary Mr. Walter C. TURNBULL

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 September 1956 · page 2

A good citizen and genial friend was Mr. Walter Charles Turnbull, of 230 Henry Street, Penrith, who died in Nepean…

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Obituary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 8

VAUGHAN, Mary Ann: Died at 77 Meadow Street, Merrylands, on 2/9/56, and was buried at Church…

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Granville Obituary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 11

ATTON, Francis: Died at Parramatta Hospital on 2/9/56, late of 43 Merle Street, South Granville…

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Obituary Mrs. Kay Levins

The Biz · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 16

The death occurred on Wednesday of a former popular and highly esteemed Cabramatta business woman, Mrs. Mav…

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Obituary MR. E. A. PRIMMER

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 September 1956 · page 2

After a lengthy illness Mr. Ernest Arthur Primmer, of 9 Jane Street, Penrith, died in Nepean District Hospital on…

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Death of Mr. J. H. Porter (By Correspondent)

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 September 1956 · page 2

It is with much regret we have to report the passing of Mr. John Henry Porter, of Brisbane Street. St. Marys. He died…

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