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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Fire Alarms Funeral of Glasgow Fireman Delayed. London, Dec. 31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 2

When the funeral of the four Glasgow firemen, who lost their lives at a fire on Monday last, was passing a Glasgow fire station the bells rang…

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Death of Mr. James Sandeman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 4

Mr. James Sutherland Sandeman, who died at "Rose Farm," Rydalmere, was born at Raymond Terrace 67 years ago, and was a farmer on…

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Tamworth Pioneer Death of Mr. Stephen Jacobs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 4

One of Nemingha's oldest residents, Mr, Stephen Jacobs, died at his home on Saturday. The deceased would have been 95 years of age…

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Obituary. Mr. James G. SCHOFIELD

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 2

There passed away in the Scott Memorial Hospital on Christmas Day an old and very favorably known resident of the western side of the…

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Obituary. Famous Welsh Rugby Referee London, January 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 5

The death has occurred of the famous Rugby refence Mr. T. H. Schofield, chairman of the Welsh International selection committee, as the…

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Death of an Old Resident

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 2

The death of an old and respected resident of this town took place yesterday morning, when Mrs Emma M'Ginley passed away at the age of…

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Obituary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 9
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rigby, of Attwater Avenue, suffered a bereavement during the holidays and lost their little three-year-old daughter,…

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Death of Dungog Pioneer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 4

In the passing of Mr. Dixie Chapman, Dungog and district has lost one of its most noted pioneers. Sixty years ago he and his wife selected…

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Obituary Thomas Alder

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

Death occurred at Upper Bowman on Saturday last of Thomas Alder, aged 64 years. He had not been ailing long and his demise came as a…

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Obituary. Mr. Daniel Harkin (Murrurundi)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

The sad intelligence reached Murrurundi yesterday ((22nd ult.), says the "Murrurundi Times") that the death had occurred at Lewisham…

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Royal Feast. Sudden Death of Champion Two-year-old. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 5

While exercising on the tracks this morning, the champion colt, Royal Feast, dropped dead. Royal Feast was the outstanding…

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The Late Mr. McHATTIE

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 3

The late Mr. J. C. McHattle was well—known in Muswellbrook, having been accustomed in times past to visit the annual shows in his…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

Mr. James Sutherland Sandeman, who died at "Rose Farm," Rydalmore, was born at Raymond Terrace 67 years ago, and was a farmer on…

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Death of Former Resident

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

Mrs C. A. Parmeter, of Brisbane, and formerly of this district, died last week, following an operation. She leaves three young children. Mr Parmeter is…

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Death of Mrs Caroline Tobin

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 6

The death occurred in the Dangar Cottage Hospital on Thursday night of Mrs Caroline Tobin, of Victoria-street, South Singleton, at the age of 60. The…

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Death of Mrs. Catherine Ernst

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

The death occurred last night of Mrs. Catherine Ernst, an old and esteemed resident of Clarence Town. She was 74 years of age. The…

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Tamworth Pioneer Death of Mr. Stephen Jacobs

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 16

One of Nemingha's oldest residents, Mr. Stephen Jacobs, died at his home on Saturday. The deceased would have been 95 years of age…

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Singleton Letter. Obituary. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 7

Mrs. Caroline Tobin, of Victoria-street, Kelso, died in the Dangar Collage Hospital on Thursday night, aged 60. The deceased was the widow…

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Fire Alarms Funeral of Glasgow Fireman Delayed. London, Dec. 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 13

When the funeral of the four Glasgow firemen, who lost their lives at a fire on Monday last, was passing a Glasgow fire station the bells rang…

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