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Asher, Rebecca (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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  • Hebrew Standard of Australasia (Sydney), 6 October 1905, p 10 (view original)

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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 3 March 2021.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Levy, Rebecca
Birth

1828
Middlesex, England

Death

2 October 1905
Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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