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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1921

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Death of Sister of Mercy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 4

Sister Mary Baptist Dugan, one of the four pioneer Sisters of St. Joseph, who came from Bathurst to establish the first convent of their order in the…

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Death of Rev. Samuel F. Collier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 4

A private cable message received in Melbourne conveys news of the death in England on June 2 of the Rev. Samuel F. Collier. The late Mr…

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Death of Mr F. W. Higgins

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 2

After a short illness Mr Frederick William Higgins, eldest son of Mr. Frederick Higgins, of Castlereagh-street, and the late Mrs Higgins, passed away in the…

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The late Mr. J. Page, M.H.R a Majuba Hill Survivor

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 4

The death of Mr Page, M.H.R. for Maranoa (Q.), who was found dead in his bed in Melbourne on Friday morning, was very feelingly. referred to by…

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Thrown From Horse Tragic Death of Church Worker

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 7

As the result of being thrown from a horse near her home in Bay-street, Botany, Miss Emma Ellis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuol Ellis died…

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Late Mr. W. P. Thomas

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. W. P. Thomas, who died at his late, residence, "kelso," Lorn, on Monday, took place yesterday, and was largely…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 2

The death occurred in the Dangar Cottage Hospital on Saturday morning of Mr. Frederick W. Higgins, eldest son of Mr. F. Higgins, of…

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Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Eckford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 4

After an illness, extending over about three months, Mrs. Elizabeth Eckford wife of Mr. John William Eckford, of Banks-street, East Maitland passed…

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Death of Printing Machine Inventor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 3

Information has been received that there passed away at Earling, London, on the 21st March last at the age of 69 years, Mr. R. C. Annand (says the…

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Death of Will Crooks Notable Figure in English Politics

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 1

London, Monday.—The death has occurred of Right Hon. William Crooks, P.C., the prominent Labor member of the House of Commons for Woolwich…

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Late Mr. Page, M.H.R. Body Arrives in Sydney. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 2

The body of the late Mr James Page, Federal member for Maranoa (Q.), was brought to Sydney this morning, en route for Queensland for interment…

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Obituary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 7

The death occurred on the 6th inst, at her home, Aberdare Road, of Mrs. Mary Richards, who had been in delicate health for some time. The late…

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Death of Mr. R. Finigan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

Mr. R. Finigam, managing director of Messrs. Finigan and Sons, Limited Pittg-street, Sydney, died on Thursday, afternoon ar his residence in…

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Death of Thunderbolt. Gallant Conduct of Constable Walker

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

The following is reprinted from the "Armidale Express" of Saturday, May 28, 1870:—We have groat pleasure in being…

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Death of Will Crooks. Notable Figure in English Politics

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 6

London, Monday.—The death has occurred of Right Hon. William Crooks, P. C., the prominent Labor member of the House of Commons…

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Funeral of Mr. Will Crooks, M.P. LONDON, June 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 5

Mourned by the whole nation, the body of Mr. Crooks passed to its last resting place Messages of sympathy and of condolence with the window are…

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Late Mrs. W. Walker

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 4

The death occurred at the residence of her brother, Mr. m. Skinner, Rutherford, on wednesday last of Mrs. W. Walker, The deceased was 46 years of…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 4

One of the best known graziers in the Moree district, and a much respected resident of Lorn, Mr. W. P. Thomas, died at his residence,…

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Death of Inventor

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 3

Information has been received that there passed, away at Earning, London, on the 21st March last, at the age of 69 years, Mr. R. C. Annand (says the…

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Death of Old Resident

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 4

Mrs Anne M'Cosker, relict of the late Mr Patrick M'Cosker, and mother of Mr C.J. M'Cosker, of Singleton, passed away on Tuesday last, in her 91st year…

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