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JOHN McDONAGH, was born in 1859. He was the brother of Mary O'Connell nee McDonagh. John married Anita J Amora in Woollahra in 1897.
1897 - M'DONAGH—AMORA.—December 4, at St. Joseph's Church, Woollahra, by the Rev. T. Fitzgerald, O.S.F., John M. McDonagh, B.A., M.D., M.R.C.P.F., R.C.S , eldest son of the late Dr. M'Donagh, of Sydney, to Anita J. Amora, eldest daughter of Senor Don. J. Horatio Amora, of Sydney.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 8 Jan 1898 Page 1
John and Anita had seven children. His oldest three daughters became famous as the makers of silent films in the 1920s.
- Isabella M, 1899
- Phyllis C, 1900
- Pauline De V, 1901
- John N G, 1902
- Anita ?
- Grant E P, 1909
- Paola L, 1912
1899 - McDONAGH— January 3, at her residence, 173 Marquarie-st. North, the wife of Dr. John M. McDonagh of a daughter [Isabella].
1900 McDONAGH.—January 7, at her residence, 173 Macquarie-street North, the wife of Dr. John M. M'Donagh—a daughter [Phyllis].
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 20 Jan 1900 Page 1
1901 - McDONAGH.—June 11, at 173 Macquarie-street North, the wife of Dr. J. M. M'Donagh, of a daughter. [Paulette].
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 6 Jul 1901 Page 1
1902 - McDONAGH.— July 22, at 173 Macquarie-street, the wife of Dr. J. M. M'Donagh— a son [John].
Source: The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 - 1912) Sat 9 Aug 1902 Page 381
Dr. JOHN McDONAGH died in 1920, aged 61.
1920 - Dr. JOHN McDONAGH
Dr. John Michael McDonagh, B.A., M.D., F.R.C.S., M.R.C.P., died at his residence, 16 College-street, Sydney, on Thursday last, after an illness of only a few hours. A son of the late Dr. Patrick McDonagh, he was born in Dublin, and came to Australia at a very early age. After being through Lyndhurst College and St. Patrick's, Melbourne, he graduated from Sydney University with honors. He completed his medical training at Dublin University, and was for a short period resident officer at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin. He then entered the Government service as chief medical officer of the Immigration Depot, afterwards practising in Macquarie- and College streets. He was a great boxing enthusiast, and had latterly been consulting surgeon to Stadiums Ltd. He leaves a wife and seven children.
Source: Sunday Times, Sunday 1 February 1920 p 5 Article IllustratedDr. John Michael McDonagh, B.A., M.D., F.R.C.S., M.R.C.P., who had been for 12 months or more surgeon in attendance to Stadiums Ltd., passed away at his residence, College-street, Sydney, on Thursday morning last, after an illness of less than 24 hours, aged 61. He was a prominent figure in his profession in Sydney for many years. No more ardent follower of boxing existed. Dr. McDonagh and the late Mr. Larry Foley were close friends during several years and partners in some business ventures. He won strong popularity among boxers and patrons of the game, and gave advice and professional assistance otherwise freely without thought of fee or reward. Those who knew the worthy Doc at all well will surely miss him very much. The funeral, which took place on Saturday morning last, was largely attended. Doctor McDonagh's remains were interred at Waverley. On Saturday night at the Stadium the referee and the seconds of the principals in the main event wore crepe arm bands.
Source: Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939) Wednesday 4 February 1920 p 10 Article
