Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1926

230 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 12

DEVELOPMENTS The Oakleigh Tragedy Death of Mrs. Law Nurse Charged with Murder. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 April 1926 · page 5

There was an unexpected development in connection with the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Law when the detectives visited a house, where they seized a motor car and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Maclean Obituary

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

Mr. Fred Shannon, of Illarwil, is in receipt of a telegram from his brother, Harry, of Mourilyan, Queensland, to say that his wife died suddenly on Sunday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary Mr. James Sutherland

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

The late Mr. James Sutherland passed away at the home of his mother at Maclean on Saturday last, after an illness of about five months, at the age of 60…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

OBITUARY. Mrs. P. J. MacNamara

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 2

It was with the despest regret that Coffs Harbor and district, learned that Mrs. P. J. MacNamara had passed away in the fading…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mr. Frederick Vaughan, J.p

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 4

There passed away at Grafton at an early hour yesterday morning, a highly respected resident in the person of Mr. Frederick Vaughan, who until quite…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Late Mr. F. Vaughan

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 4

At the Grafton Police Court yesterday morning the Police Magistrate, Mr. J. E. McCulloch, made sympathetic reference to the death, of Mr. Frederick Vaughan,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary Superintendent R. E. Hood

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 4

It will be learned with regret that the death of Mr. Robert Edgar Hood took place at Grafton at about 6.30 o'clock, last night. The deceased, who was in his…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary MRS. P. J MacNAMARA

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 2

The death took place at her residence, Coff's Harbor, on Good Friday, of Mrs. MacNamara, wife of Mr. P. J. MacNamara, the well-known…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Late Supt, R. E. Hood Funeral at Newcastle. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 4

The funeral of Police Superintendent R. E. Hood, who died at Grafton on Friday, took place yesterday afternoon. Dr. Crotty, Dean of Newcastle,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Late Supt. Hood Funeral at Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 4

A striking testimony of the popularity of the late Superintendent R. E. Hood, who completed 30 years' service in the New South Wales police force on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary MR. W. C. BALLARD

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 2

The death occurred at the Dorrigo Private Hospital on Friday night last of Mr. W. C. Ballard, of Argent's Hill, Nambucca River. The late Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Maroubra Tragedy Death of William Bourke Mrs. Ogilvie's Statement "Didn't Know He Was in Love." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 5

The City Coroner to-day inquired into the death of William Bourke, 41, commercial traveller, whose body was found in a car at Maroubra some time ago. Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Sporting Death of Kenilworth. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 4

Kenihworth (imp.), sire of many great performers, including Kennaquhair and Wolaroi, died at Widden Stud on Wednesday. He was 21 years of age…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Death of F. Iredale. International Cricketer. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 5

Frank Iredale, who, until recently, was secretary of the New South Wales Cricket Association, and famous as an ex-international player…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary the Late Frank Iredale. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 5

Mr. Frank Iredale, the famous ex-international cricketer, who until recently was secretary of the New South Wales Cricket Association, died last night…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary the Late Mrs. P. Strauss

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

There passed away at Grafton on Saturday morning an old and highly esteemed resident in the person of Mrs. Peter Strauss. Deceased, who only last…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Late Mr, Fitzsimons. M.L.A. Verdict of Accidental Death Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 4

The inquest concerning the death of Mr. W. R. Fitzsimons, M.L.A., who was killed when knocked down by a motor car in the city, was concluded to-day. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tragic Motor Story Death of Ex-detective's Wife. Perth

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 5

Ex-Scotland Yard Detective MeGilvrey and his wife had an unenviable experience recently. They were motoring from the Eastern States to Norseman, and when…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary Mrs. Charlotte Crowhurst

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 7

The death took place at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. A. Robertson), at Hill End, South Brisbane, on Monday evening, 19th inst., of Mrs. Charlotte…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Widow Dies Going to Husband's Funeral. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 5

James Lawson, snr., died at his residence, Springwood, on his 90th birthday. His funeral was to have taken place at Sydney on Saturday, but during the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →