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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1956

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Obituary Miss Edna Reardon

The Biz · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 16

We are extremely regretful to record the passing of Miss Edna Reardon, aged 29 years, of 78 Cambridge Rd., Canley Heights…

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Obituary Mrs. Ada Wilmot

The Biz · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 9

We extend deepest sympathy to the husband and relatives of Mrs. Ada Wilmot, whose untimely death occurred, on Thursday…

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Obituary Mr. Possie Charman

The Biz · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 9

One of Fairfield's alert residents. [?] who man, passed away at his home in Wilga street, On Tuesday October 8…

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Obituary Mr. Ivo Lionel Walter

The Biz · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 16

A resident of Fairfield for over 35 years, Mr. Ivo Lionel Walter, aged 69 years, of William street, Fairfield, passed away in St…

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Obituary MR. R. PICKERING

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 October 1956 · page 1

The death occurred at his home, Brooklands Road, Glenbrook, on Monday, October 1, of Mr. Reginald Pickering, at the…

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Mt. Druitt Death of Mrs. A. ABBOTT (By Correspondent)

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 October 1956 · page 7

With sincere regret we have to record the death recently of one of our oldest and most highly respected residents, in the…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 12

MR. J. BRECKNEY, of Parramatta, writes: "I would like you to devote some space to a Tribune reader who passed away on October…

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Obituary Miss Edna Ada Reason

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 9

It is with deep regret that we record the, death of Miss Edna Ada Reardon of 78 Cambridge Street Canley Vale, who passed…

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Obituary Mr. Osborne Joseph Chapman

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 15

After an illness of several months Mr. Osborne Joseph ("Osste") Chapman passed away at his home, 46 Wilga Street,…

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Obituary MRS. J. COBB

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 October 1956 · page 1

Mrs. Evelyn May Cobb, wife of Mr. J. Cobb, of St. Marys, died at her residence on September 30, after a short illness,…

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Committal on Charge of Manslaughter Death of Young Woman on Roadway

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 October 1956 · page 7

The district coroner, Mr. J. L. Craddock, C.P.S., held an inquest at Penrith Court House on 9th inst. into the…

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OBITUARY: Dr. Aron Syngalowski

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 October 1956 · page 3

Dr. Aron Syngalowski, Chairman of the World ORT Union in Geneva, passed away suddenly in Paris on…

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Obituary Mrs. Venera Vitagllano

The Biz · Wednesday 24 October 1956 · page 15

It is with regret that we record the death of Mrs. Venera Vitagliano of Humphries Road, Cabramatta, who passed away at…

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Obituary MRS. S. HUNTER

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 October 1956 · page 6

An estimable lady, Mrs. Selina Hunter, relict of the late Harry Hunter, passed to her rest at her home in Park Street…

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Death of Chevra Kadisha Secretary

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 October 1956 · page 1

The death was announced last week of Mr. Joseph Edward Wolff, Secretary of the Sydney Chevra Kadisha. He was 62 years of age. Mr. Wolff had been…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 11

TRIBUNE regrets to announce the death of Alfred Olive, a member of a family with a magnificent history of service to the…

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Death of Tennis Coach

The Biz · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 14

The many tennis players of the district will be sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Fred Steer on Friday, 26th October, after a…

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Death of Prominent Tennis Coach

The Biz · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 16

The utimely death of Mr. Fred Steer, a prominent professional tennis coach, who had trained many promising young players in…

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Obituary Mr. Philip Stein

The Biz · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 4

Monday October 22, marked the passing of Mr. Philip Rudolph Stein, aged 74 years, a life-time resident of Smithfield…

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Obituary Mr. George Thomas Wilson

The Biz · Wednesday 31 October 1956 · page 27

At the age of 65 years, Mr. George Thomas Wilson, of Henry Street, Guildford, passed away in Fairfield Hospital on Friday,…

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