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Frederick Henry Ball (1890–1933)

The death occurred yesterday of Mr Frederick Henry Ball, third son of Mr Robert Thomas Ball, M.L.A. Mr Ball, who was 43 years of age, had been ailing for some time, but his condition was not regarded as serious. Death occurred unexpectedly from heart failure. Educated at Sydney Grammar School, Mr Ball entered the survey branch of the Railway Department. For a number of years he was engaged on the line over the Blue Mountains. He is survived by Mrs Ball and two children. The funeral will take place this afternoon. There will be a service at the Baptist Church Petersham, commencing at 2.15 p.m, and the remains will later be cremated at Rookwood.

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'Ball, Frederick Henry (1890–1933)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/ball-frederick-henry-1611/text1703, accessed 20 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1890

Death

17 October, 1933 (aged ~ 43)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

Religious Influence

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