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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1927

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Obituary Mrs. S. Norley

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 4

The death occurred at her home, South Arm, early on Monday mornings December 27, of Mrs. Norley, widow of the late Stephen Norley, at the age of 72 years…

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Death of Clergyman Bitten by Frilled-neck Lizard Walcha

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 5

After having been bitten by a frilledneck lizard at Walcha Rev. McCormack died in hospital…

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Obituary Mrs. Allen Cameron

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

The death occurred on Saturday, January 1, as briefly reported yesterday, at her residence, "Highfield," James Creek opposite Harwood Island, of Mrs…

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Shark Victim Funeral at Ashfield. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

The funeral of Mervyn John Allum, who was killed by a shark at Port Hacking on Monday, took place to-day at Ashfield…

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Obituary Mrs. Sherwood. Coff 'S Harbor

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 4

Great regret was felt and freely expressed when word was received in Coff's Harbor that Mrs. Sherwood, of Na[?] Glen, had passed away at the residence…

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Obituary Mrs. James Bailey

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey, wife of Mr. James Bailey died at her residence, Eungella road, Murwillimbah, on Saturday morning last, aged 61 years. Deceased…

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Obituary. Mrs. Shewood Nana Clen

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

Mrs. Sherwood, who has lived in the district nearly half a century and was postmistress at Nana Glen for 40 years, died at the residence of…

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Death of Constable Byron

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 7

We regret to announce the sad death of Constable J. D. Byron, of Ryde, in Sydney Hospital, from pneumonia, on November 23. Deceased was aged 29 and…

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Racing Motorist Thousands Attend Funeral Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

Thousands of people and hundreds of motor cars followed the funeral of R. G. ("Phil") Garlick, who was killed at Maroubra Speedway on Saturday night…

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Obituary Rev. Canon G. Watson

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 7

The death occurred at Evans Head on Monday evening, with unexpected suddenness, of the Rev. Cannon G. Watson, Th. Schol., late warden and founder of the…

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Late Canon Watson Funeral at Kyogle. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 4

The [?]uneral of the late Canon Watson took place at Kyogle to-day, when there was a large attendance of mourners and sympathisers from all over the district…

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Obituary the Late Mr. G. T. Harvey

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 4

Mr. G. T. Harvey, jeweller of Murwillumbah, died in his sleep at his seaside residence, "The Caves," early yesterday morning. Deceased was 60 years of age,…

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Sad Scenes Funeral of Family NEARLY 100,000 Spectators Father Alone Survives. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 5

Forty thousand residents of Birmingham lined the streets of the city to watch the funeral of the mother and six children of the Pedley family…

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Obituary. Mrs. Jane Duncan

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 2

Mrs. Jane Duncan, one of Coffs Harbor's oldest and highly respected residents, died at her home Coramba Road, about 8.o'clock on…

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Death of a Decorated Carrier Pigeon

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 4

A French army carrier pigeon that was decorated with the "Military Ring." for its service in carrying despatches through the battle zone during the war has d[?]ed…

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Passing of the Pioneers Late Mr. Kenneth Gillies Vicissitudes of Early Settlers

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

The passing away of Mr. Kenneth Gillies, of Ulmarra at the close of last month, reminds us that the pioneers of the early days will all soon have…

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Late Mr. Gladstone Astounding Allegations "Portraits and Criticisms" Evidence in Libel Action. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 5

People prominent in the social and political world thronged Justice Avery's court to-day when Captain Peter Wright's action for alleged libel against Lord…

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Mother Man Wife's Pathetic Mistake Meets Husband After Funeral Sequel to Drowning Casr Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 5

ON RETURNING HOME FROM THE FUNERAL OF A MAN WHOM SHE BELIEVED TO BE HER HUS BAND MRS. WILLIAM…

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Obituary. Mrs. I. Ellington

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 4

Mrs. Isabel Margaret Ellington died in Coffs Harbor Hospital on Saturday morning, aged 62 years. She lived for many years at…

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Maclean Obituary

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 4

The death occurred at Maclean on Sunday last, of Harold, the little 2½ years old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Daniels, of River street, Maclean Having been taken…

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