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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1918

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Their Own Funeral. Wish Words From Mr. Storey

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 1

At the picnic of the employees of the H.M.A. Naval establishments at Clontarf on Saturday Mr. John Storey, leader of the State Labour…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1918 · page 4

The death occurred at the Dominican Convent, West Maitland, on Friday afternoon, after a short illness of Sister Mary Stephna Kennedy, who on Sunday last was seized…

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News by Wire. Death of Mr. Lou Solomon. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1918 · page 4

Word was received in Newcastle this morning that Mr. Lou Solomen, the well-known sporting identity of this district, died at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Benjamin's…

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Death of Mr. John Donaldson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 April 1918 · page 4

Mr. John Donaldson, a well-known residence of Sempill-street, West Maitland, passed away at an early hour this morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Franck Mann,…

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Death of .Bev. A. M. Gauid

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1918 · page 4

The death has occurred at a private hospital at a North Sydney, after a short illness from appendicitis and general peritonitis, of the Rev. A.M. Gault, who has rendered…

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Death, of Mr. Donald 10., Fraser

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1918 · page 4

Mr, Donald K. Fraser, Inspector of School in the metropolltan area, died sudenly on heart failure at his residence, Wanga Burra, Sandringham, on Sunday, at the…

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The Late Mr. J. S. Bray

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Tames Samuel Bray, the well-known naturalist of North Sydney, who died in a private hospital at Marrickville on Easter Monday, took place…

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Death of Pte. J. Whitelaw

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 2

Mr A. J. Whitelaw, of Castiereaghstreet, received the sad intelligence on Tuesday afternoon that his son, Private Jack Whitelaw, had made the supreme…

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A Fiendish Action Death of Champion Pacer Poison in Hollowed Carrot (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 3

The celebrated pacer, Golden Robin, died early this morning as the result of poison in a hollowed carrot. Golden Robin was the holder of the…

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sDeath of Mr. Thos. Magney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 4

The death occurred at his residence, Tooloon, Randwick, yesterday morning, of Mr. Thomas Magney, who for very many years figured prominently in the public life of the…

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Death of Mr. D. E. Fraser

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 3

Mr. Donald E. Fraser, Inspector of schools in the metropolitan area, md recently of Newcastle, died suddenly of heart failure at his…

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Boxing. Death of Charlie Mitchell. LONDON,Thursday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 7

The death is announced of char[?]lle Mitchell, the well-known pugll[?]st. M[?]tchell fought many good battles durning his career, and John L. Sullivan, who died…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 4

Mr. John Donaldson, a well-known resident of Sempill-street, West Maitland, passed away at an early hour on Monday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Mann,…

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Death of Maitland Native

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Grace, of Bulgilbone Siding, took place on Wednesday afternoon, from the residence of her son, at Cardiff. The interment took place…

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Death of a Chauffeur. The Tweed River Tragedy

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 1

Investigations by the police in connection with the disappearance of a chauffeur at Tweed Heads and the discovery of his car with bloodstains on…

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Obituary. Mrs. Charles Frederick Scott

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 3

Many were the expressions of heartfelt sorrow and sympathy on Saturday last when the sad news spread of the passing away,…

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Death of a Pioneer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

By the death recently of Mr. Michael Levy, at the age of 84 years, Sydney last a mercantile pioneer, coming from London about 60 years ago with a shipment of…

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Obituary. Mrs. Jethro Bell

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

As briefly stated on our Tuesday's issue, there passed away that morning one who might truly be termed one of the pioneer citizens of this…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Hannah' Elizabeth Grace, of Bulgilbone Siding, took place on Wednesday, 3rd inst., from the residence of her son, at Cardiff. The interment took place…

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Death of Mr Geo. M'gregor

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

The death occurred at Broke on Wednesday evening of Mr George M'Gregor, a well-known and highly-respected resident of the district The deceased was…

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