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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1906

541 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 28

Death of a Stranger

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 4

An inquiry concerning the death of the stranger Michael Lynch, who was found in a shed at Morpeth on Tuesday and died in the Maitland Hospital, whither he had been…

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Death of Mr. Vincent M. Dowling

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 3

A prominent Queenslander, who was a native of the Dungog district, passed away very suddenly at Rockhampton, on the 18th instant, at the age of 54 years…

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Death of the Rev, W. Marshall

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 2

It is willi unfeigned sorrow we record the death of the Rev. William Marshall, which occurred at the residence of Mr. H. Brook, Murrurundi, at 4 o'clock on Wednesday…

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Death of Singleton's Oldest Inhabitant

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 April 1906 · page 5

At an early hour this (Monday) morning, the death of Mr. John Wilson, sen., occurred at his residence, John-street, Singleton. The deceased had boon ailing for some time,…

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A Fatal Accident Death of a Respected Resident

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 2

In our last issue we referred to an accident that befell Sir Edward Sweeney, who resides in Castlereaghstreet, and who on Thursday morning…

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Death of Singleton's Oldest Inhabitant. Some Old Time Memories

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 2

The death of Mr John Wilson, senr., Singleton's oldest inhabitant, occurred at an early hour yesterday morning at his residence, John-street,…

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The Late Mrs. Dixon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 2

The funeral of Mrs. Annie Dixon, wife of Mr. John Robert Dixon, a highly respected resident of Lorn, who died in such an awfully sudden manner yesterday morning, took…

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Death of Mr Hughes [By Telegraph.] Branxton

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 2

Mr Charles A. Hughes, an old and respected resident of the Branxton district, passed away this afternoon, at the age of 70. The cause of death…

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Death of Mr. H. Munro. an Old Singleton Resident. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 3

After a comparatively short illness, the death occurred this morning of Mr. Hugh Munro, farrier, who has resided in the Singleton district for the past 52 years…

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A Horse's "Funeral."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 4

An extraordinary parody on Christian burial was enacted at Bradford on Wednesday, when 50 cabmen, in solemn black and "toppers," made the…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 5

Mr. Ralph Turner, an old and well-known resident of Lostock, died very suddenly on Sunday. It appears that he was engaged in milking his cows, when he dropped dead…

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A Horse's "Funeral."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 4

An extraordinary parody on Christian burial was enacted at Bradford on Wednesday, when 50 cabmen, in solemn black and "toppers," made the…

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Our Singleton Letter. the Late Mr. Hugh Munro

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. Hugh Munro was held yesterday, and was attended by a large number of the residents of the town and district. A short service was conducted…

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The Funeral

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 May 1906 · page 2

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended, the remains being interred in the Church of England cemetery at Campbell's Hill. The Rev. A…

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Death of Llewellyn Williams. Magisterial Inquiry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 May 1906 · page 2

An inquiry concerning the death of Mr. Llewellyn Williams, who was found dead in bed at his brother's residence, Lorn, on Saturday morning, was held by the coroner (Mr…

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Death of Thomas Henry Coles. Magisterial Enquiry

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 May 1906 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon a magisterial enquiry was conducted at Lamplough's Hotel by Mr H. Pinchin, J.P-, Coroner for the district, touching the…

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Death of Mr J. E. Tonkin

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 May 1906 · page 5

James Ebenezer Tonkin, formerly member for East Macquarie in the Legislative Assembly, died yesterday, aged 71…

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Death of Mrs Rootes [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 May 1906 · page 3

Mrs Rootes, who was shot by her husband at Manly, died this morning. It is stated, upon pretty good autho-,rity, that Rootes made an attempt…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 5

Our Branxton correspondent writes:— Quite a feeling of gloom and sadness was cast over this district on Wednesday last when it became known that Mr. Charles A. Hughes, one of…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 May 1906 · page 5

He death is [?] of Mohamed of [?] Bey of Tunis, aged 51, and [?] of bord Currie…

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