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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1951

282 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 15

Death of Mr. John Schmitzer

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 1

The death occurred at the District Hospital last week of Mr. John Edward Schmitzer at the age of 62 years. Deceased was…

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Obituary Mrs. Amelia T. McDONALD

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 2

The death occurred at the Grafton Base Hospital last night of Mrs. Amelia T. McDonald, widow of the late John…

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Field Marshal's Funeral

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

More than 300,000 people watched the funeral procession in Melbourne recently of Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey. On the coffin can be seen his wife's remembrance, a single, fragrant spray of daphne with his Field Marshal's baton…

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Obituary Charles Henry Cooke

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 2

The death occurred at the Grafton Base Hospital on Sunday, of Charles Henry Cooke. The late Mr. Cooke, who was…

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Death Of A Big Australian

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 2

THE whole of Australia is shocked at the news of the sudden death of the Leader of the Opposition, Mr…

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Sudden Death Of Mr. J. B. Chifley Had Heart Seizure During Evening

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wed.-- The Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Chifley) died at. 10.45 p.m. to-night after a heart attack. He died in an ambulance on the way to hospital following…

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Death of Mr. Ben Chifley

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 1

The people of Coffs Harbour and district will join with those in all parts of Australia in mourning the loss of Mr…

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State Funeral On Sunday For J. B. Chifley

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The late Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labour Party (Mr. J. B. Chifley) who died here last night will be buried at Bathurst next Sunday afternoon. The State funeral will be attended by the Prime Minister…

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Death of Bucca Infant

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 1

The death of Trevor Barry John Reid, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. J. (Jack) Reid, of Lower Bucca took place on…

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Sudden Death Of Mrs. John Lynch

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 June 1951 · page 1

The death occurred suddenly recently at the Macksville Hospital of Mrs. John Lynch, of Burrapine, aged 53. She was brought to hospital…

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Tyringham News Death Of Tyringham Girl 15/6/51

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 June 1951 · page 3

It is with deep regret that we report the death of Beryl Dorahy, who passed away in the Dorrigo hospital last night…

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Obituary Mrs. L. M. McCOWAN

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 June 1951 · page 2

Mrs. Lilian Mary McCowan, relict of James McCowan died [?] her home at Mullumbimby. She was 73 years of age…

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Obituary A. C. Thornthwaite

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 June 1951 · page 2

A. C. (Barney) Thornthwaite, who died suddenly on Saturday night was a well-known figure in rowing circles for many…

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Death of Mr. H. G. Tyndall

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 1

The death occurred suddenly on Friday night of Mr. Henry George Tyndall, who was a practicing dentist of High…

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Obituary Mr. Claude Victor Grayson

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 2

MACLEAN.--The death occurred in Sydney during the week-end of Mr. Claude Victor Grayson, a brother of Mr. J. M…

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Death of Author

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Wed. (A.A.P.).-- Peter Cheyney, British author of crime novels, died yesterday aged 55. He had been seriously…

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Obituary Samuel George Weatherstone

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1951 · page 2

At the age of 88 years, Samuel George Weatherstone died in the Grafton Base Hospital on Sunday…

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Obituary Mrs. M. A. Stennett

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly at her residence yesterday of Mrs. Mary Ann Stennett (55), wife of Mr. Arthur Stennett,…

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Obituary Mrs L. M. Mulholland

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 July 1951 · page 2

The death occurred at Grafton Base Hospital recently after a long illness, of Mrs. Lila Mary Mulholland (40), well-known…

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Obituary Mr. Robert Dickson

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1951 · page 2

Well known for many years as a farmer at Southgate, the death occurred last week-end of Mr. Robert Dickson (77). A…

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