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Rebecca Asher (1828–1905)

The death is announced of Mrs. Morris Asher, wife of Mr. M. Asher, 30 Macleay-st, Potts Point, Sydney, on Monday last. Mr. and Mrs. Asher, were married in Sydney almost sixty years ago. Much sympathy is expressed in his bereavement with Mr. Asher and the family by a large circle of friends. The daughters are: Mrs. P. D. Phillips (Melbourne), Mrs. Barkass, Mrs. D. M. Myers (Sydney), and Mrs. Berendsen (New Zealand), and the sons: Messrs. Sam Asher, E. B. Asher, (solicitor), Dr. Asher, Lithgow, S. D. Asher, (dentist), P. A. Asher, Harry Asher, and S. J. Asher, Adelaide. Rabbi Cohen officiated at the funeral service at Rookwood.

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'Asher, Rebecca (1828–1905)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/asher-rebecca-20479/text31406, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Levy, Rebecca
Birth

1828
Middlesex, England

Death

2 October, 1905 (aged ~ 77)
Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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