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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1919

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The Late Mrs. Bennett. Terrible Tragedy Recalled

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 3

The death of Mrs. T. Bennett, which occurred on Saturday afternoon before last, recalls to memory the horrible series of tragedies Which…

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Death of Miss Dora Quinn

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday of Miss Dora Kathleen Quinn, younges daughter of Mrs W. J. Quinn, of Crescent-street, Manly Deceased was 23…

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Death of Mr. W. H. Comstock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 4

There recently passed away in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, Mr. William H. Comstock, who was 89 years of age. He amassed a great fortune as the proprietor of Dr…

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Death of Mr J. H. P. Brown

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 2

A well-known and highly esteemed resident, in the person of Mr Joseph H. P. Brown, of Kelso, passed away at his residence yesterday afternoon. The…

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Singleton Letter. Obituary. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 7

The death occurred yesterday afternoon of Mr. Joseph H.F. Brown, aged 73, at his residence, Kelso. the deceased had lived in Singleton for a number of years, and was…

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Obituary

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 2

WE ("Gunnedah Advertiser") regret to have to announce the death in Sydney, on Tuesday last, of Mr. George Swindle, eldest son of Mr…

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Death of Miss Chivers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 4

Miss Amelia Chivers died this morning at the residence of her sister, Mrs. H.C. Harris, of Anzac-street, West Maitland. For a number of years she had not enjoyed…

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Death of Mrs. H. Kinder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 4

After an illness extending over nine months Mrs. Harry Kinder passed away this morning at her residence. Upper Sparke-street, West Maitland, Mrs…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 4
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The funeral of the young man Johu (Satanley) Lord. Who died from injuries received while working on the railway at South Greta on Monday week, took place…

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Death of Mr George Homey Vood

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 2

A well-known resident of this district, in the person of Mr George Homewood, of Maerannie, passed away at his residence…

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Death of Dr. Haines. London, May, 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 12

Reuter's Brussels correspondent sends further particulars of the death of Dr. Haines, of the A.I.F., mentioned in cables of May 3. These show that Dr. Haines was…

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Death of Mr Henry Richards

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 2

Mr Henry Richards passed away quietly in his sleep on Saturday morning, through heart failure, at "Ventura," Glennie's Creek, the residence…

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Death of a Well-Known Jockey

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 4

Word was received in Maitland to-day by his relatives of the death of Tommy O'Keefe, the well-know lightweight jockey. Deceased had been operated upon…

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Singleton Letter. Obituary. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 7

The death occurred at Glennie's Creek on Saturday of Mr. Henry Richards, grazier, aged 78. Deceased was a native of the Hunter River district and a well-known…

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Death of a Hermit. Cats Follow the Remains

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 2

Medical evidence given at the inquest on the death of John Mackrill, the West Coast (Tasmania) hermit, who lived alone in the bush, and who fell down…

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Death of Mr. R. Wilcox

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 2

The death occurred in the Maitland Hospital yesterday of Mr. Robert Wilcox, 81 years of age. Up to quite recently Mr. Wilcox had enjoyed the best of health, he having…

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Death of Mr. George Homewood

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 2

A well-known resident of this district, in the person of Mr. George Homewood, of Maerannie passed away at his residence…

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Death of Mr. Henry Richards

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 2

Mr. Henry Richards passed away quietly in his sleep on Saturday morning, through heart failure, at "Ventura." Glennie's Creek, the…

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Death of a Chinese

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 May 1919 · page 4

A Chinese, market gardener, named Ah Ling, who was removed to the Maitland Hospital a few weeks ago by the police, died in the institution last night. He had…

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