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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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Struck by Fish. Death of a Red Cross Nurse

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 8

News recently reached Mr. J. T. Hobbs, of Coorabell, between Byron Bay and Mullumbimby, of the death of his sister, Nurse Hobbs, while…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 2

The death occurred last week of Mr. James Jansen, father of Mr. T. Jansen, of the Agricultural Hotel. The deceased, who was 75 years of ago, was a native of…

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Death of Mr James Janson, Senr

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 2

Early on Wednesday morning last Mr. James Janson, father of Mr T. Janson, of the Agricultural Hotel, passed away at his son's residence. The deceased,…

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Death of Forbes Pioneer. Echo of Bushranging Day

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 1

Mr. MICHAEL DOYLE, who died on Thursday at the age of 82, was one of the pioneers of the Forbes district. In the sixties his father purchased Yamma…

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Speared to Death. Verdict of Manslaughter

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 1

In the Perth Criminal Court Robert Livingstone Waterston, a railway guard, was arraigned for the murder of David Young a railway fettler, in…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 June 1918 · page 6

The death is announced, at the age of 52, of Prince Victor Dulun Singh, who in 1898, married Lady Anne, youngest daughter of the Earl of Coventry…

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Death Of Mrs. M. Byrne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 June 1918 · page 4

Mrs. Byrne, an old and highly respected resident of West Maitland, passed away at her daughter's residence, Crothy's Hotel, Manilla Road, Tamworth, on Friday last, the…

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Death of Mr. Thos. Prince

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 June 1918 · page 4

Mr. Thos. Prince, one of the best known and most respected residents of the district, passed away at his residence Largs, this morning. He was a big strong, robust amn…

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Death of Mr. Sol. Israel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 June 1918 · page 4

To-day Mr. W. J. McLauchlin, of West Maitland received a telegram, stating that Mr. Solly Israel passed away in his sleep last night at his residence in Sydney…

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Late Mr. Thomas Prince

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 4

The late Mr. Thomas Prince, who passed away at his residence, Largs, on Wednesday, was a native of Wallalong, and had resided in the district all his life. He was 67 years…

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Obituary

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

The death occurred on Wednesday morning, after a lingering illness, of Mr. W. Staines. Deceased who was 69 years of age, resided in…

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The Late Election. Mr. Holman's Analysis

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 4

"It is not at all an unsatisfactory, result," said the Premier (Mr. Holman) on Tuesday night. "Compared with the figures of the last…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 4
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

After a painful illness extending over some weeks, Mrs. M. A. Hare, wife of Mt. Pleasant-street, passed peacefully away last week…

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Death of Mr W. Staines

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 2

The late Mr William Staines, who died at Aberdeen on Wednesday last and was buried at Whittingham cemetery on Thursday, was at one time a…

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Death of an Old Resident

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 2

Another of the old and respected pioneer residents of the district, in the person of Mrs Ann M'Manus, relict of the late Mr Edward M'Manns, passed…

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Death of Archdeacon Gunther

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 June 1918 · page 6

Archdeacon William James Gunther died yesterday morning at his home at North sydney, after a short illness. He was one of the best-known Church of England…

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Late Mr. Frank E. Alexander

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 4

Tho funeral of the late Mr. Frank E. Alexander, of Speneer-road, Mosman, who died in a private hospital at North Sydney on Thursday last, took place at Rookwood…

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Death of Mrs. Robertson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 4

The death occurred to-day at the residence of her husband, Robin-street, Horseshoo Bend, of Mrs. John Robertson, at the age of 58 years. Deceased, who was born…

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Death of Mrs. J. Trunley

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 3

A well-known and respected resident in he person of Mrs. Ada Trunley, wife of Mr. John Trunley, passed away at her residence,[?] street, on Saturday night. The…

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