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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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Death of Lord Fisher a Great Naval Figure

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 July 1920 · page 2

London, Saturday.-Lord Fisher, late First Sea Lord, died after an internal operation. After a long illness, the late Lord…

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Lord Fisher's Funeral. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1920 · page 5

Eight Admirals, including Lord Jollicoe, will act as poll-bearers at the Lord Fisher Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey to-day. Bluejackets will follow…

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Death of Geo. Towns, Senr

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1920 · page 5

George Towns, senr., father of George Towns, ex-champion sculler of the world, died at his residence, Dempsey Island, this morning. He was 76…

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Death of rs. June Laybutt

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1920 · page 4

Mrs. Jane Laybutt, a very old resident of Maitland, died at her late residence, Smith-street, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon at the age of 73…

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Empress Eugenie. Funeral Arrangements. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1920 · page 5

The "Daily Mail" understands that the Empress Eugenic bequeathed her mansion and grounds at Farnborough, Hants, to Prince victor Napoleon and his wife…

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Death of Mr. J. E. Fanwlek

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1920 · page 4

Mr. J. E. Fenwick, one of the best-known residents of Tarro, died yesterday. Mr. Fenwick, who was a member of one of the oldest families on the…

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Lord Fisher's Funeral Impressive Ceremony. London, July 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1920 · page 5

Striking tributes to the memory of Lord Fisher were paid at the funeral ceremony to-day. The metropolis has seldom witnessed a more impressive…

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Obituary. the Late Mr. J. C. H. (Herman) AURISCH

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 2

In our issue of this day week brief reference was made to the death that morning of Mr. J. C. H. (Herman) Aurisch, one of our…

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The late Mrs. J. Laybull

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mrs. Jane Laybull (widow of the late Mr. James Laybull) took place yesterday afternoon, leaving her late residence in Smith-street…

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Late Mr. J.E. Fenwick

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. J.E. Fenwick, took place from his late residence, Tarro, yesterday. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. Robert…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 4

Another old and respected [?] Maitland in the person of Mrs. [?] beth Monahan relief of the [?] Hugh J. Monaghan, passed [?]…

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Death of Mr. William Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 4

At an early hour this morning, the death occurred at his residence, Wolfe-street, West Maitland, of Mr. William Bridge, a former well known resident…

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Death of Mrs. Alex. Reid

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 4

The death has occurred li Raymond Terrace of Mrs. Alexander Reid, whose remains were laid at past in the Roman Catholic cemetery. The deceased lady…

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Lord Fisher's Funeral. Full Naval Honours

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 2

A London cable states that striking tributes to the memory of the late Lord Fish or were paid during the funeral ceremony on Tuesday last. The…

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Late Mr. T. J. Ribee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 July 1920 · page 4

Mournful testimony of the esteem in which the late Mr. T. J. Ribee, one of Maitland's most honoured citizens, was held during a lifetime of usefulness…

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Obituary. Death of Mrs. K. BUNN

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 3

This afternoon just before going to Press, we learnt of the death at Murruruudi at the residence of her sister, Mrs. W. Donnell of Mrs. K. Buun a former,…

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Death of Mrs. Campion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 2

On Friday morning last Mrs. Campion, senior, relict of the late Richard Campion, died from the effects of a burning accident, that occurred on…

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Muswellbrook Letter Death of Mrs. Campion, Senr. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 7

On Friday morning last, the 16th inst., Mrs. Campion, senr. (whose maiden name was Mary Dillon), relict of the late Richard Campion, died from the effects of a…

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Left £120,127 Late Mr German Verge. Digger to Benefit. Bequest to Repatriation Fund

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 3

The will of the late Gorman Verge, of Gladstone, Macleay River, grazier, has, for probate purposes, been sworn at £120,127…

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Death of Mr. C. O. Tomkins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 4

Mr. Chales O. Tomkins, a well-known resident of Morpeth, died suddenly early this morning. He was taken ill while asleep, and passed away…

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