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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1919

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LATE Mr. C. H, Dight's Will Estate Valued at £31,660. Bequests and Legacies. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 2

Probate was granted to-day in the will of the late Charles Hilton Dight, late of "Pelcrin," Singleton. The value of the estate was sworn…

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The Late Mrs. Harrict Fitch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 4

By the death of Mrs. Harrict Fitch which event took place at her late residence. Hannan-street, West Maitland, and seven o'clock on Wednesday morning last, Maitland loses…

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Death of William Walton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 4

The inquest which was opened at the Maitland Hospital yesterday afternoon, touching the death of william Walton, who died in the institute from the effects of injuries…

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Prince John. Funeral at Sandringham. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 5

The funeral of Prince John took place at Sandringham, The remains lay since last night in front of the alter in Sandringham Church, These present at to-day's ceremony…

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The Recent Railway Fatality. Death of Mr. Albert Gallagher

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

Referring to the fatal accident which occurred at the Attunga railway station on Monday afternoon last, when Mr. Albert Gallagher,…

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Obituary. Robert Hollington Carter. 70 Years at Stewarts Brook; 33 Years Postmaster

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

As briefly mentioned in our issue of this day week, there passed away the day previously, at the ripe age of 80 years, one of the most…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 5

The funeral of Mrs. L. F. C. Bernard took place on Saturday in the Church of England Cemetery, Campbeli's Hill. The deceased lady was a native of College-street Sydney. Her…

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Death of Miss Mayo

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 4

Miss Caroline Mayo a life-long resident of East Maitland, died rather suddenly at her residence, [?] East Maitland, yesterday afternoon about threet…

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Death of Mr Jas Pittman

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence Broke, yesterday morning, of Mr James Pittman, an old and highly respected resident of the district. The…

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Death of Mr. W. F. Plant

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. W. F. Plant took place yesterday afternoon, the cortege leaving deceased's late residence, Bonar-Street, for the Campbell's Hill cemetery,,…

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Fatal Injuries. Death of Denis Maker

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 3

An inquest touching the death of Denis Maher, who died in the Maitland Hospital on the 17th instant, from he ef[?] injuries received at the goods shed, was…

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Singleton Letter. Obituary. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

Mr. James Pittman an old and highly respected resident of the district, passed away at Broke yesterday morning. The deceased, who was born in New South Wales, was 83…

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Major Seton's Funeral Full Military Honours. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 6

[?] Seton took place on Saturday with full military honours in the Australian burial groung at Brookwood. The body remained overnight in to mortuary…

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Death of Actress. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 8

Dramatic incidents marked the proceedings at the inquest on the well-known actress. Billie Carleton which has been concluded…

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Major Seton's Death. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 4

London, Saturday.—A verdict of wilful murder against Lieutenant-Colonel N. C. Rutherford was returned at the inquest on Major Miles Charles Setou,…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 5

By the death of Mrs. Harriet Fitch, which event took place at her late residence, Hannan-street, West Maitland, at seven o'clock on Wednesday, Jan. 22, Maitland loses…

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"Death of Actress." London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 13

Dramatic incidents marked the proceedings at the inquest on the well-known actress, Billie Carleton, which has been concluded…

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Death of Well-known Banker

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 6

Mr. George Allan Rattray, who died at Darlinghurst, was a member of one of the oldest banking families in Australasia. He joined the Union Bank at the age of 15, and…

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Prince John. Funeral at Sandringham. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 12

The funeral of Prince John took place at Sandringham. The remains lay since last night in front of the altar in Sandringham Church. Those present at to-day's ceremony…

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Death of Mrs. G. Clift

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 4

There Passed away at her resident "Roseneath," East Maitland, on Thursday evening, after an fi[?]ness extending over s[?] months, Mrs. George C[?]ft, one of the oldest…

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