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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Jobson, of Glen Innes. Glen Innes

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred here to-day of Mrs. Mary Jobson, relict of Rev. Henry Jobson, who for some years, in the early nineties, was vicar of St…

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Obituary Mrs. H. Kirk. Nana Glen

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 4

Word was received yesterday of the sad death of Mrs. H. Kirk, at her residence in Sydney. The deceased lady had been in poor health for the…

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Local and General. Death of Child

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 2

The death occurred on 24th December of Daphne, eight years of age, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis of Hernani. The child contracted…

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OBITUARY Mr. James Milliken

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 1

Manning River papers pay tribute to the worth and character of Mr. James Milliken, father of Mr. Dave Milliken, of the Bank of New South…

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Brumby Runner Death Of Mr. E. Reed North Coast Horseman

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 4

Mr. Edward Reed, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Port Macquarie, passed away on Friday of last week, aged 77 years (says the…

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Obituary Late Mrs. F. McGUREN, SEN

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred last night, at 9 o'clock, of Mrs. F. McGuren, sen., at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. J. D. Cawood, Victoria street, Grafton…

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Drowned in Flooded Creek Two Brothers In Car on Way to Sister's Funeral Young

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 5

Two motorists, W. H. Philp, of Canterbury, and his brother, J. A. Philp, of Wagga, lost their lives when a sudden rush of water washed their…

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Funeral Held Up

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 3

An unusual happening held up a funeral in Brisbane last week-end. About 25 relatives and friends were already in the mourning coaches when…

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OBITUARY Mrs. M. A. Gaudron

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 1

Mrs. Annie Mary Gaudron, relict of the late Mr. Anthony Gaudron, died in Coffs District Hospital on Friday last, at the age of 81 years. She was…

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Late Mr. R. J. COGLE Body Taken To Sydney Impressive Tributes

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 4

Impressive scenes were witnessed yesterday in Grafton when the body of the late Mr. Robert J. Cogle, the victim of the tragic electrocution on Monday,…

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Death of Shirley Hain Very Talented Child

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 4

The death of little Shirley Hain, aged 10, which took place at the Grafton District Hospital yesterday, removes from the juvenile community of…

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Obituary Mrs. Annie Mary Gaudron

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 4

At the age of 81 years the death has occurred of Mrs. Annie Mary Gaudron, mother of a very well known and respected family on the North Coast, and…

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Death of Mr. William McGUIRE

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

Mr. William Henry McGuire, of Great Northern Road, Armidale, a brother of Messrs. John and Albert McGuire, of Dorrigo, died at the Armidale and…

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OBITUARY Mrs. S. L. Zietsch Well-known Resident Passes

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred peacefully at Clarence House Private Hospital, South Grafton, early yesterday evening of Mrs Sarah Lena Zietsch, widow of the…

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Late Shirley Hain Large Gathering At Funeral Glowing Tribute Paid to Deceased Child

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 4

A large and representative gathering attended the funeral of the late Shirley Hain, aged 10 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Hain, of South…

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Entertainments Close on Day of Funeral. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 7

The Governor received the following telegram from the Secretary for the Dominions:--"Places of entertainment were closed…

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Obituary Mrs. John Short, of Dorrigo

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred at 3.30 p.m. yesterday, of Mrs. John Short, of Dorrigo: Mrs. Short, who was in her 94th year, was living with her son, Mr. John…

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Empire Mourns Beloved Monarch Death of King George Nation Numbed by Fateful News Peaceful End in Presence of Family London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 5

His Majesty King George is dead. The official bulletin states: "Death came peacefully to the King at 11.55 p.m. (9.55 a.m. Tuesday Grafton time) in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, Princess Royal and Duke and Duchess of Kent." The bulletin…

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Funeral and Day of Mourning Tuesday Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 5

A Gazette Extraordinary notifies that all public offices of State will be closed on Tuesday, January 28, the day of the interment of the body of the late King. The public is invited to observe the day as one of close mourning…

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Close Holiday Day Of King's Funeral Prime Minister's Statement Appeal to Australian Public. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 6

The day on which the late King George is to be buried will be observed as a day of mourning and a close holiday throughout the…

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