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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Death of on Old Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 4

The death is announced of a very old and respected resident of the district, Mr. carl Froderick Vollmer, of Rellevue, Woodville, father of Mr. C. C. Vollmer, of West…

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Death of Mrs. Michael Hawley

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 4

One of the oldest and most highly respected residents of the district, in the person of Mrs. Hawley, relict of the late Michael Hawley, of Narrowgut, passed away at her daughter's…

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Death of Mr, Redlef C. Jansson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 4

On Thursday widespread regret was expressed when the news was heralded that Mr. Redief C. Jansson and crossed the "Great Divide" (writes our Wingham…

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The Late Mr. Michael Doran

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 4

The death occurred at Rutherford on Saturday last of Mr. Michael Doran, at the advanced age of 79 years. death being due to senile decay. The dec[?]d was a very old and…

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Obituary

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 2

Word reached Scone yesterday of the death, at Back Creek, Rouchel, of Mr. Hugh Miller, at the ripe age of 78. The old gentleman, who…

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Death of an Old Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 4

Another of Maitland's old residents, Mrs. George Waight, senr., passed away at her residence, Abbot-street, West Maitland, at 7.30 last evening. Deceased had only been…

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Death of Mr. J. A. Bad[?]rv

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 4

The death occurred yesterday at his home, Ivy Hall, Exeter of Mr. John Alexander Ba[?]gery, the eldest of twelve brothers. whose names are indelibly associated with…

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The Late Mr. Doran

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 4

Among the chief mourners at the funeral of the late Mr. M, Doran on Monday afternoon, besides those mentioned in last night's issue, was Miss Mary Doran, who attended her father all…

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Charitable Bequests. Will of Late Mrs. Deas Thomson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 6

Probate has been granted of the will of Mrs. Sophia Rebecca Deas Thompson, of Sydney, who died in Marth 30th. She appointed her husband, Edward Richard Deas…

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Death of Mr. T. F. Guy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 4

A very old and highly respected resident of the district, in the person of Mr. Thomas Francis Guy, passed away at his late residence. East Mailland-road, about 10.30 last…

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Death of David Milln. the Inquest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 3

The adjourned inquest regarding the death of David Nairn Milln, who died in the Maitland Hospital on Wednesday last, was held at the West Maitland Courthouse on Tuesday by…

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Sudden Death of Mr. Wm. Ellis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 2

An inquest was held at Doyle's Creek on Tuesday by Mr. David McDougall, District Coroner, concerning the death of William Adolphius Ellis, a farmer, residing there,…

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Death of Mrs. Grace Murray

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4

An old and esteemed resident of the town in the porson of Mrs. Grace Murray passed away at her residence, James-street, Horse Shoe Bond, yesterday afternoon, at the advanced age of 86…

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Rilled on the Railway. Death of Robert Whitson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 3

The adjourned inquest touching the death of Robert Whitson, a resident of Adamstown, who was killed on the railway near Farley, on the 4th instant, was…

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Charitable Bequests. Will of Late Mrs. Deas Thomson

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 7

Probate has been granted of the will of Sophia Rebecca. Deas Thomson, of Sydney, who died on March 25th. She appointed her husband, Edward Richard. Deas…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

The death occurred at his parents' residence, Swan-street, Morpeth, on the 4th instant, after an illness extending over about six months, of Mr. Timothy Barry Moroney, son of Mr and Mrs…

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Death of Mr. L B. Rutter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

Mr. L. B. Rutter, a grazier, well-known in the Northern districts, died at his residence Strathmore, Tintern-road, Ashfield, on May 8, at the age of 82. He…

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Death of David Milln. the Inquest

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

The adjourned inquest regarding the death of David Nairn Milln, who died in the Mait-Hospital on Wednesday last, was held at the West Maitland Courthouse on Tuesday by…

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Obituary. Archdeacon Wilberforce. London, May 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 5

The death is announced of the Rev. Dr. Wilberforce Archdeacon of Westminster at the ago of 75 years…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. Landers, of Singleton has met with a sad bereavement through the death of his father, Mr. John Landers, of Gunnedah. The deceased was 75 years of age, and was one of the…

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