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Sarah Smallwood (1815–1895)

Mrs Sarah Smallwood, an old identity of Pitt Town, passed away on Wednesday, 31st July, at the advanced age of 78 years. Deceased was well-known and much respected throughout the district, and had a very large funeral. The interment took place at the Church of England cemetery, Pitt Town, on Thursday, 1st inst, Rev H. Guinness being the officiating clergyman, and Mr Thomas Collison conducted the funeral arrangements.

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'Smallwood, Sarah (1815–1895)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/smallwood-sarah-27304/text34789, accessed 30 April 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Hobbs, Sarah
  • Myers, Sarah
Birth

1815
Pitt Town, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

31 July, 1895 (aged ~ 80)
Pitt Town, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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