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Obituaries & funerals, 1927

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Obituary Harold Sheer

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

At Blackheath, on Thursday last, Harold Speer (45) died at his residence, Leichhardt Street. He was buried in the Church of England…

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Sudden Death of W. C. Donovan

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 6

A death occurred at Hat Hill on Saturday, under tragically sudden circumstances. From what meagre details can be…

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Obituary Mr. R. C. Dunn

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

The death is recorded of Richard Chapman Dunn, at Wentworth Falls, on Tuesday last. The deceased, who leaves a widow and two children,…

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Death of a Veteran Robert Thompson of Trunkey

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

Eighty two years ago, Robert Thompson was born in Sydney. In his young years he journeyed to the West and was among the early…

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Obituary Beryl Ruby Sheard

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 4

A little girl, Beryl Ruby Sheard, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sheard, passed away at her parents' home, Loftus Street,…

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Obituary Mr. H. V. Squire

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 5

The death was recorded on Thursday, May 13, of Mr. Hartley Vaughan Squire, at Wentworth Falls, at the early age of 26. The late Mr…

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Obituary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 5

The death occurred at Katoomba, on Monday, of Mr. G. W. McRae, formerly manager of Redfern branch of the Australian Bank of…

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Obituary Vale: Alfred Birrenhead

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 3

It is with deep regret the residents of Medlow Bath and district heard the sad news of Mr. Birkenhead's death, as his residence,…

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Obituary Elizabeth Potts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 5

Mrs. Elizabeth Potts, an old resident of Katoomba, who was in her 90th year, died last Sunday, at her residence in lett Street, Katoomba…

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Death of Mrs. Maling

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 4

A telegram from Cowra reports that Mrs. W. J. Maling, a resident of Katoomba, who, with her husband was on a holiday trip, was…

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Death of Mrs. J. Kearney a Woman of the West Who Knew This Bushrangers

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 3

Died last Monday, at the residence of her grand-daughter, Mrs. E. V. Rangen, Newtown, Mrs. J. Kearney, relict of the late John Kearney,…

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Death of Lewis Duff Citizen of Long Standing Gone to His Last, Long Rest

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 2

UP to fifteen years ago, Lewis Duff was one of the strong men—if not the strongest—in the Municipality of Katoomba. As a physical force his strength was undoubted; he was also strong and straight in character and, in his heyday commanded a solid following in all civic…

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Death of Mr. A. Corin

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 8

On Sunday morning last the death occurred, at the age of 56, of Mr. A. Corin, of "Quinton," Warrigal St., Blackheath, who has been a resident…

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Obituary NICHOLAS McBURNEY

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 5

There died, at North Sydney, on Sunday last, Mr. Nicholas McBurney, who resided for ever 50 years at Carabella Street, Kirribilli…

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Old Identity Passes Death of Mrs. [?]. SHART

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 8

On Thursday, at the Blue Mountains District Hospital, there passed away Mrs. Mary Ann Sharp, relict of the late Mr. Henry Sharp, aged 87…

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Sad Death of Child From Eating Alophens Coronial Inquiry

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 3

On Monday morning, little Patrick McClenahan, aged three years, swallowed a number of Alophen pills, and died in convulsions about…

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Obituary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 5

Little Chris. Fitzpatrick, whose illness was reported in last, "Echo," passed away during mid-week. The sympathy of all Friends is extended…

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Obituary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 4

A few weeks ago Mr. John Collins came from Burwood to Katoomba. In 'suburbia, he was on the postal staff and was due for a…

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Obituary C. D. COTTRELL

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 5

The many friends of Mr. C. D. Cottrell will regret to hear that he answered the last call on Monday, at 6.30 p.m. It must be over fifteen…

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Obituary Mrs. Rosanna Moylan

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 4

On Tuesday last, at the age of 07, there passed away Mrs. Ross[?] Moylan, of "The Ganyah," Katoomba relict of the late Mr. Patrick…

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