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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1919

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Death of Prominent Journalist

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 2

Sir James Fairfax, senior director of the "Sydney Morning Herald" and "Sydney Mail" died at his residence, Ginahgulla, Bellevue Hill, Rose Bay,…

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Death of Mrs. Ann Richards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 4

At the advanced age of 71 years there passed away at a quarter to seven last night ann, the wife of Mr. W. Richards, of Carrington-street, Horsesh[?] Bend. The…

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Death of Dr. Percy Clifford

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 7

Dr. Percy Clifford, one of the best known medical men in the State, died this morning at his residence, Randwick, form Influenza. He had been ill only a few days…

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Death of Rev. G. A. Burgess

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 2

Very general regret wan expressed in town when it became known that the Rev. Gordon A. Burgess, Minister in charge of Muswellbrook Methodist…

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Newcastle Cases. Death of Wallsend Resident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 6

Twelve fresh cases of infineza were reported yesterday, in Newcastle, and there was one death, the vietim being Albert Donkin, 21, a resident of Wallsend. He…

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Piston Explosion. Death of Engineer's Apprentice

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 4

A verdict of accidental death was returned at an inquest at the City Coroner's Court, Sydney, into the death of Ritchie Frederick Hay Jamieson, 17, an engineer's apprentice,…

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Death of Mr. J. H. O'brien

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 6

The death occurred in Sydney on Friday, after an operation for appendicitis, of Mr. James O'Brien, of Quirindi. Deceased was 48 years of…

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The Late Mrs. Sarah Banfield

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah' Ban[?]eld, which took place on Saturday afternoon, was largely attended. Tho chief mourners 'Were: Messrs William (Sydney),…

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Death of Miss Dell O'Brien

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 4

Miss Dell O'Brein, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denis O'Brein, of Victoria-street, Horsestore Bend, died in Sydney in St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday morning. She…

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Some Long Fasts. Death of Dr. Tanner

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 7

The death of Dr. Harry Tanner, the [?] exponent of fasting, as an aid of longevity, has occurred at Santiago at the age of 91 years…

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Funeral of the Late Mr. F. Brogden

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Brogden took place up on Saturday afternoon, when the respect with which hen was evidenced by the large number of mourners who…

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The Late Mrs. Richards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 4

The Funeral of the late Mrs. W. Richards, of Carrington-street, Horseshoe Bend, tool place on Sunday afternoon, the interment being made in the Methodist, cemetery at…

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The Late Mrs- Banfield

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 4

In our report in lust evening's issue of the funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah Banfield, which took place, on Saturday afternoon, the name William Bard should read William…

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Obituary. Mr. William Brooker

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

WORD was received in Scone yesterday of the passing away of Mr. William Brooker, of Studleigh, Davis Creek. Although we had no…

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News by Wire. Death of Mr. John Kidd, Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 5

Mr. John Kidd, Postmaster-General of New South Wales in Pre-Federation days, died at Campbelltown this morning, aged 81. Deceased sat in Parliament for 20 years…

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Death of A. G. Mackenzie General Secretary of P.P.U. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

The death is' announced of Mr A. G. Mackenzie, Secretary of the Primary Producers' Union. He was representing the Union at the Industrial…

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Death of Mr. Thos. Green

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 4

The death occurred in the Maitland Hospital at an early hour this morning of Mr. Thomas Green, an old and respected resident of High-street, East Maitland, from…

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Tributes to Late Mr A. Grainger

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

At the Patrick Plains Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, before business was begun, the President (Councillor A. S. Pank'liurst) made reference to the…

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Death of a Prisoner. Evidence at the Inquest

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 1

An Inquiry was held in Sydney on Monday concerning the death of Charles Thomas Patrick Dwyer, aged 27, a labourer, who died at the Coast…

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Late, Mr. Thos. Green

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 4

The late Mr. Thomas Green, of High street, East Maitland, who passed away on Wednesday, is survived by a widow, one son (Mr. H. Green, of Dural), and five daughter-Mrs. G…

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