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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

278 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 14

Obituary Mr. W. G. Mackney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

The death of Mr. W. G. Mackney, which occurred on Thursday last at the residence of his daughter, Burwood, Sydney, removes a representative of a family…

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Death of Mrs. Lyon Not Airman's Mother. Syd[?]y

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 5

Captain Lyon sent a radio yesterday from the Sonoma to a friend in Sydney saying the had learned it was not his mother, but another Mrs. Lyon, living in…

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Obituary Death of Mr. W. T. Raynor

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 4

The death occurred in Sydney on Monday of Mr. W. T. Ravnor at, the age of 90 years. Deceased had been ailing for the past six weeks…

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Not Drunk Fatal Motor Drive Car Plunged Into River Death of Mrs. Selle. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1928 · page 5

The Coroner to-day held an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Selle, wife of the Registrar of Sydney University, who died from the effects of shock…

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Death of Motor Collision Victim. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 4

Doris Addison, 18, who was badly, burned when a motor cycle and side car collided with a motor car at Carrum on Saturday, died to-day…

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Death of Mr. Peter Wood Smith Associations with Clarence Meat Industry

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 4

Our [?]aclean correspondent writes:--The news of the death of Mr. Peter Wood Smith, late licensee of the Queensland Hotel, Sydney, came as a great shock to…

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Death of Cross Country Rider Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 4

Adam Skirving, jun., leading amateur cross-country rider, died last night from injuries received while riding in the Hunt Steeplechase at Moonee Valley, some…

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Funeral of Mr. C. W. Oakes. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. C. W. Oakes M.L.C., at the Wavrerley cemetery to-day was largely attended. The Federal Government was represented by Mr…

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Obituary Mr. A. W. Filewood

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 4

The death occurred on June 26, in Sydney Hospital, from pneumonia, after a short illness, of Arthur Wesley, second son of the late James and Mrs. Filewood,…

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Death of Well-known Cattle Breeder

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 4

The death occurred recently of Mr. Robert Young, of Raleigh, Bellinger River. The late Mr. Young, who had reached the age of 93 years, was…

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Obituary Mrs. H. J. Gulliford

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 4

The death occurred at her residence, 54 Gerard street, Cremorne, on Saturday of Mrs. May Gulliford, wife of Mr. Hugh J. Gulliford, late of Southgate, Clarence…

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Broken Neck Death of Prisoner. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 5

After sparring with a fellow prisoner in one of the cells at Castle[?]aine, Alexander David Miller, 17, collapsed and died almost immediately. An examination…

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Obituary Death of Mr. Peter Kritsch

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 4

The many friends of Mr. Peter Kritsch will regret to hear of his death, which occurred early this morning. Deceased had been in indifferent health for some time…

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Obituary Sir George Wills

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday. The death is announced of Sir George Wills, tobacconist…

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City Council Railway Suggestions Late Mr. Peter Kritsch Motion of Condolence

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 3

The Mayor, Ald. D. W. Macpherson, presided at the meeting of the Grafton City Council, held at the Town Hall last night. The other aldermen present were…

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Motor Fatality Suggested Inebriety 'Perfectly Ridiculous' Death of Mrs. Selle. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 5

The Coroner to-day concluded the inquiry into the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Selle, wife of the Registrar of Sydney University, who died from the effects of…

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Estate of Late Mrs. Griggs. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 7

The value of the estate of the late Mrs. Ethel Constance Griggs was valued at £224, of which £200 is represented by an insurance policy. Under the statutory…

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Obituary Mrs. T. Corbett

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 4

The death occurred at Maclean on Thursday morning of Mrs. Kate Corbett, wife of Mr. Timothy Corbett, of Maclean, and formerly of Shark Creek…

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A Fine Career Public Spirited Citizen Passes the Late Mr. Peter Kritsch

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 4

The death of Mr. Peter Kritsch, which occurred at Grafton on Wednesday last, removes from the Clarence River district a representative of a highly respected…

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Collapsed While Golfing Death of Sir James Fairfax. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 5

Sir James Fairfax, one of the proprietors of the "Sydney Morning Herald," collapsed and died while playing golf at the Royal Sydney Golf Club this…

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