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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Obituary Mr. William M. Carroll

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

The death occurred at the Lower Clarence Hospital to-day of Mr. William M. Carroll, aged 66 years. He was predeceased by his wife some…

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Obituary Mrs. Clara Wells. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 4

Mrs. Clara May Wells, wife of Mr. William Wells, of Moama, died in a private hospital at Coff's Harbor this morning. She had been an inmate for…

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OBITUARY Mr. Alick Bruce[?]

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

Mr. Alick Bruce, aged 56 [?] his ome in Coramba-stree[?] Harbour about 5 o'clock [?] afternoon, after a lengthy, [?]…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah Fraser. Maclean

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

The death occurred at her residence, Wharf street, Maclean, this afternoon, after a short illness, of Mrs. Sarah Fraser, widow of the late Farquhar…

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Obituary Mrs. Gordon Smith

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 4

There died at Tenterfield on Friday, March 11, Mrs. Susan Smith, wife of Gordon Smith, of "Aloombah," at the agae of 70 years…

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Started with £210 Assets Now £3,000,000 Death of Mr. A. N. Grace. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 5

Mr. A. N. Grace, governing director of Grace Bros. Pty., Ltd., died at his home at Vauciuse road, Vauciuse, tonight, after a short illness. He and…

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OBITUARY Mrs. R. Chilcott

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

Mrs. R. Chilcott, a resident of the Bellinger River for many years, died at her home at Stuart's Point, Macleay River, on Saturday morning last,…

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Obituary Mr. Edward Allen. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 4

The announcement of the death of Mr. Edward Allen will be received with much regret throughout Ulmarra district. Mr. Allen, who was 69 years…

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Obituary

The Clarence River Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 2

Bishop Barry, of Goulburn, died at Lewisham Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. He was widely known throughout the State, having endeared himself…

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Obituary Mr. "Max" Johnson

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 13

Quite a gloom was cast over Coramba on Friday, 11th inst., when it was [?]rned that Mr. Murdoch James Johnson, popularly known to all as "Max"…

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OBITUARY Central And Upper Bucca's Oldest Pioneer Mrs Ann Foster a Grand Old Lady

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 13

Mrs. Ann Foster, Central Bucca s oldest, beloved and respected citizen, died at her home on Friday evening, 18th inst., at the great age of 90 years and…

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Smallpox on Liner Strathaird Death Of Woman Vessel in Quarantine Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 5

The liner Strathaird has been placed under strict quarantine following a death from smallpox, in the Fremantle quarantine station, of a…

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Obituary Miss Jane Ada Gulliford

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 4

The death occurred at the Grafton District Hospital yesterday morning, of Miss Jane Ada Gulliford at the age of 69 years. Deceased was the daughter of…

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OBITUARY Miss "Jenny" Wilkins

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

A very sad death occurred on Sunday last, when Miss Veronica Wilkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilkins, of the Jetty Talkies passed…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Johnston

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday morning of Mrs. Mary Johnston, of Spring street, South Grafton, at the age of 82 years, after a long illness. Deceased…

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Race Club Secretary Death of Mr. Edward Woodbury. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

The death occurred at his home to-day of Edward Woodbury, secretary of the Menangle Park Race Club, and one of the most popular men in sporting…

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Sudden Death Value of Life Policy

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 6

A striking instance of the value of a life assurence policy was revealed this week in the case of Mrs. I. I. Everson, of Macleay River, New South Wales,…

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GLENREAGH The Late Mr. E. Ellem Splendid Record of Public Activities

Daily Examiner · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 6

The recent death of Mr. E. Ellem, of Glenreagh, saw the demise of one of Glenreagh and district's most esteemed and respected citizens. His…

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Obituary Mrs. W. W. Shackley

Daily Examiner · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 4

Mrs. Margaret Ramage Shackley (78) died at her home at South Lismore on Tuesday morning. The late Mrs. Shackley, who was well-known in Lismore,…

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Death of Infant £2000 Damages Claimed Maclean Hospital Sued Alleged Negligent Treatment

Daily Examiner · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 1

In the Circuit Court at Grafton yesterday the whole of the day was occupied with the further hearing of the action brought against the…

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