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Sydney · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1983

33 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 2

Obituary Jerry McNAMARA Alex Dowling

Tribune · Wednesday 14 September 1983 · page 14

Jerry McNamara, an outstanding political and industrial figure in the Newcastle area for many years, died recently at the age of 63…

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Death of senator

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 15 September 1983 · page 13

WASHINGTON: Israel’s most consistent friend in American politics, Senator Henry “Scoop” Jackson, has died of a heart attack. Senator Jackson, 71, was the senior senator from…

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Obituary

Tharunka · Tuesday 20 September 1983 · page 5

In memory of the stray, short-haired, tan, mongrel puppy who died today (Friday September 9). After a great day playing in the Uni, she suffered severe internal injuries and an agonizing death after being run over in Botany…

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Obituary

Tharunka · Tuesday 4 October 1983 · page 1

To Wilfred Burchett who died last week in Bulgaria. A brave journalist who sought and found out the truth no matter who it hurt. Wilfred was…

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OBITUARY Wilfred Burchett: fighting with his typewriter for peace and liberation

Tribune · Wednesday 5 October 1983 · page 11

When I first heard reports of Wilfred Burchett's death on the 6 am ABC radio news last Tuesday week, I felt shocked grief at the loss of a friend and vital human being. Then came the realisation that one of my…

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Death of famed Jewish newsmen

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 6 October 1983 · page 28

LONDON: Alexander Levvey Easterman, who relinquished a distinguished journalistic career in 1941 and was director of the World Jewish Congress International Affairs department until 1969, died here recently at the age…

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Obituary

Tharunka · Tuesday 18 October 1983 · page 2

On the 3rd of October, one of our fellow students died as the result of injuries received in a car accident. Ulrika Power was in her first year at…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 19 October 1983 · page 14

[?]mrade Bert McGill died in [?]nsland in September, aged 62. 60 of Bert's comrades and Is gathered recently in the…

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ABORIGINES Inquest to probe death of an Aborigine in police custody

Tribune · Wednesday 19 October 1983 · page 2

ROEBOURNE: An inquest into the death of John Pat, a 17 year old Aborigine who died here recently while in police custody…

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Obituary

Tribune · Wednesday 2 November 1983 · page 14

Comrade Bert McGill died in Queensland in September, aged 62. Over 60 of Bert's comrades and friends gathered recently in the…

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Obituary Louise West

Tribune · Wednesday 2 November 1983 · page 14

The death of Louise West has left a gap in the lives of her many friends and co-workers. Louise died in her sleep during the night…

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Obituary Syd Davis

Tribune · Wednesday 16 November 1983 · page 14

Syd Davis, a member of the CPA since the mid-thirties, died on Saturday, October 29th. Syd was born and grew up on a…

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OBITUARY Roma Gilchrist

Tribune · Wednesday 7 December 1983 · page 14

Roma Gilchrist died in Perth on October 21. With her passing, an era ended. Roma was the rallying point of the Union of Australian Women…

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