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Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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Death of Minister's Wife

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 4

Mrs. Davies, wife of the Rev. Thomas Davies, died at her late residence, "Strathmore," Corunna-road, Petersham, in her 67th year, after an illness extending over three…

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Obituary. the Late Mrs, Nugent

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 2

In our Friday's issue we made reference to the passing away, the previous evening, of a highly thought of and widely known old soul in Mrs. Nugent,…

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Obituary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 10 March 1920 · page 2

It is with regret we announce the death of the infant son, John, 2 years of age, of Mr. J. A. Davidson, manager of the local branch of the Bank…

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Death of Mr. A. Vollmer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 2

The many friends in the district of Mr. Augustus Vollmer will regret to learn of his denth, which occurred at his residence, Woodville, last night, after an illness of…

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Death of North Coast Ploneer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 2

The death is reported from Warregan Island, Clarence River, of Mr. Lachlan Mr. Attlay, one of the pioneers of the North Coast. The deceased was born on the…

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The Late Mr. William McKie

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

The inquest touching upon the death of the late Mr. William McKie, who was accidentally killed at Narrabri on Wednesday was held at Narrabri yesterday. Mr. J…

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Death of Terence O'Rourke

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

The death is announced of Mr. Terence O'Rourke, whose funeral will leave his late residence, Osterley, to-morrow (Saturday), at noon, for the Roman Catholic…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 6

The late Mrs. Stead, wife of Mr. Jock Stead, who died at her residence off Wall[?] street, West Maitland, on Wednesday morn-street, West Maitland, on Wednesday, 3st…

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Death of Mr. E. Skinner

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. Ernest Arthur Skinner, formerly a well-known resident of West Maitland, died on Thursday at the residence of his sister Mrs. M. Ross, of Stanmore. His illness…

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Death of Mr. Terence O'Rourke

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. Terence O'Rourke, an old and respected resident of Osterley, died after, a long Hines[?] on Friday at the ago of 86 years long in Ireland, the late Mr. O'Rourke…

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Death of Mr. H. C. Perram

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 4

On Friday, March 5, there passed away at "Mansfield," Barrington, Mr. Henry Clements Perram, one of the most respected and best known and liked public men in…

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Death of Rev. B. Dinning

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 4

The sad news was received in Maitland this morning of the very sudden death, in the prime of life, of the Rev. B. Dinning, Methodist minister at Newtown. Mr. Dinning,…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 8

Mr. Ernest Arthur Skinner, formerly a well-known resident of West Maitland, died on Thursday at the residence of his sister, Mrs. M. Ross, of Stanmore. His illness…

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Death of Mr David Alexander

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 4

The death occurred at his residence, Mount Leonard, Bulga, on Thursday evening of Mr David Alexander, a wellknown district grazier. He had been…

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Death of Mr. W. H. Towns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 4

News of the death of Mr. William Henry Towns, of Raworth, which occurred last evening will be received with general regret. Mr. Towns was well known…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 7

A well-known district grazier, in the person of Mr. David Alexander, passed away at his residence, Mount Leonard, near Bulga, on Thursday evening. The…

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The Late Mr. W. H. Towns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. W. H. Towns, of Ramworth, which took place on Sunday, was one of the largest yet seen in the district. There were over one hundred…

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Death of Australian Contralto

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 4

The relatives of Mrs. H. Gibson, formerly Miss Eva Mylott, on Monday received cabled news from Toronto, Canada, of the death in that city of the popular Australian…

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Death of Ex-Minister for Lands

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 4

A cable message has been received by Mrs. Florence Davies, of Chatswood, announcing the death of her father, Mr. Thomas Henry Hassall, which had occurred at his home,…

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A Woman's Death. Charge of Murder. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

Annie Edith Naughton (60), who was dressed in deep black, was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court this morning on a charge of murdering Mary Jane Ryan at…

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