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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

278 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 14

Obituary Mr. Alexander McFADYEN

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

The late Alexander McFadyen, who died at the Lower Clarence Hospital on Monday last at the age of 69 years, was a son of the late Hector McFadyen and…

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Lighted Matches Death of Two Children Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 5

While playing with lighted matches at Forest Lodge two children, Ronald Mack, 6 years old, and Beryl Flynn, 3, set fire to a celluloid doll. They were both…

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Obituary Alderman Jay, Mayor of Murwillumbah

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 4

Murwillumbah was shocked on Saturday when the sad news was learnt of the sudden death on Brisbane that afternoon of Alderman Jay, Mayor of Murwillumbah…

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Red Army British Communist's Outburst "Death Knell of Empire." Riga

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 5

The British Communist, Gallagher, speaking at the Red Army anniversary celebrations at Moscow, delivering a message purporting to come from the British…

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Obituary Miss A. G. Tindal

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

The death took place yesterday, in Sydney, of Miss Anne Grant Tindal, of " Yattendon," Seelands, Clarence River. Miss Tindal was a daughter of the late…

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Death of Martini Ryan Surprising Development Expected. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 5

Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Martin Ryan have definitely established that he was murdered and that the motive…

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Will Missing Death of Martin Ryan Domestic Disagreements Alleged. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 5

The police expect to make an early arrest in connection with the death of Martin Ryan, who was found shot dead in a motor car at his farm at…

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'MURDER' Clergyman For Trial Omeo Coroner's Verdict Death of Mrs. Grigg Further Sensational Evidence. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 5

SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE WAS GIVEN IN THE CORONER'S COURT AT OMEO TO-DAY, WHEN, AFTER THE HEARING CONCLUDED…

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Obituary Mr. John James Howard

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

The death occurred in the Kyogle District Hospital on Wednesday, 22nd ult., of Mr. John James Howard after a short illness. The deceased…

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Successor to Late Mr. Gillies. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

The vacancy in the Board of Trafle caused by the death of Mr. W. N.. Gillies, has been filled by the appointment of Air T. A. Ferry, Under-Secretary, Chief…

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Eaten by Blacks Boys' Awful Fate Pioneering Incidents Eventful Journey to Clarence. the Late Mrs. Allan McKINNON

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 1

The late Mrs. Allan McKinnon, of Rushforth, who died in August last was one who had, much experience of pioneering days, and was of an old pioneering family…

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Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Forster Boxsell

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

The death occurred at the Bellingen District Hospital on Sunday morning last at 7 o'clock of Mrs. Elizabeth Forster Boxsell, wife of Mr. W…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Patrick Roache

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 4

The death, of Mr. Patrick Roache occurred -at his residence, Winegrove, oil February 17, at the age of 75 years. Deceased was an old and highly respected…

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Telegrams Death of Train Victim. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 4

Reginald Godfrey, who was seriously injured when knocked down by a train near Newtown station last night, died to-day…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Elizabeth Sole

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

The recent death of Mrs. Elizabeth Sole removes from the district an old resident and very interesting personality. The deceased was born at Perth,…

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Death of Third Victim Bulli Pass Motor Smash. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 5

John McWilliam, of Redfern, who was injured on March 11 when a lorry got out of control and capsized on Bulli Pass, died in hospital last night…

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Obituary. MR. Wm. GENTLE

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 3

Mr. William Gentle, an old and highly-esteemed resident of the Woolgoolza district, died in Coffs Harbour Hospital early yesterday…

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Life Saving Death of Founder of Society. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 5

The death is announced of William Henry, the man who founded the Life Saving Society because of a number of drownings. His methods of resuscitation…

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Aged Man's Death Charge of Assault Fails Accused Discharged. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 5

At the Central Criminal Court Harry McHenry, 35, was charged with having, in company with two other men, assaulted and robbed John Flanaghan, an old-age…

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Obituary. MR. A. HOSCHKE

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 3

Mr. Amandus Hoschke, who has been seriously ill at his home at Upper Orara for some weeks, died at a quarter past three this morning. He…

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