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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Obituary Mr. William Thomas Dangar

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence. West Kempsey on Thursday afternoon of one of the oldest. If not the oldest, pioneer residents of the…

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Death of Mr R. Fleming Old Newcastle Identity

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 1

Mr Robert Fleming, a very old Newcastle identity, who was in his 83rd year, died on Friday afternoon, at Toronto where he had been staying…

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Nation's Homage. Earl Haig's Funeral. London Ceremonies. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The funeral of Earl Haig was carried out without a hitch, according to the programme. Despite the piercing cold the whole route was thronged…

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ELECTROCUTED! Tragic Death of Alexander Stephenson Would-be Rescuer Also Receives Shock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 5

A shocking accident, attended by fatal results, occurred at Cessnock on Saturday night, when Alexander Morrison Marshall Stephenson, aged 23, single, and residing at Wollombi road, was electrocuted…

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Death Toll of Pets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 3

Hundreds of cats, dogs, and birds are killed on British railways every year, and the death-roll is particularly heavy round London, where…

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Late Mr J. E. Ball

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred on Tuesday night, of Mr James Edward Ball, of Williamstreet, Singleton, at the age of 58. Deceased had been ill for several months,…

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Death of Mrs Peel

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

Mrs Elizabeth Peel, wife of Mr Jacob Peel, of Rix's Creek passed away yesterday shortly before midday in the Dan gar Cottage Hospital, of which she had…

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Death of Mr. A. C. Dight

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Charles Dight, manager for the Australian Mutual Provident Society at Inverell, died suddenly at Manly yesterday, in his…

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Obituary. Mr. J. C. Picton, of Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 8

The death occurred of Mr. J. C. Picon, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Picton, of Branxton, at "Cintra" Private Hospital, West Maitland…

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Fatal Collision Death of Roy Wile. Fell Under Motor Car

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 3

At Cessnock Courthouse on Wednesday, the District Coroner (Mr. O. Brown, J.P.), hold an inquiry into the circumstances of the death of…

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Obituary. Late Mrs. Mary Wethered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mary Wethered, widow of the late Mr. Joseph Wethered, took place in St. Brigid's cemetery, Branxton…

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Funeral of Late Les. Brown

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 7

The funeral of Leslie Brown aged 17, of Paxton, who died as a result of septic poisoning supervening on an amputation to the leg, took place…

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Obituary Mrs.john Titcume

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

Mrs. John Titcume, aged 65 years, passed away suddenly but not unexpectedly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred. Moore, at…

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“Swerved and Fell.” Inquest on Death of Cyclist. “Accidental,” Says Coroner

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 6

“If Wile had continued on instead of hesitating, the accident would have been avoided. When opposite me he swerved and fell…

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Obituary. Late Mr. W. G. Howard

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 14

The funeral of the late Mr. Wax lian George Howard moved from the Maitland Hospital on January 19, for the Paterson cemetery, and was…

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Late Mr. Peter Campbell

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 14

The death of the late Mr. Peter Campbell has removed from our midst one of the finest types of the sons of Scotland. His character was…

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Late Mr. Roy Burns

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 14

The funeral of the late Mr. Roy Burns, who passed away in the Kurri Kurri HOspital on Tuesday evening, was largely attended. A…

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 5

The death occurred in a private hospital on Wednesday of Lex William O'Hearn, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. ' Jim O'Hearn The cause of death was…

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Obituary. Mrs. J. Titcume, of Monkerai

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 2

The dentil occurred on Tuesday at Monkerai of Mrs. John Titcume, whose husband predeceased her by three years. The late Mrs. Titcume…

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Earl Haig's Funeral. London Ceremonies. London, Feb. 3. I

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 12

The funeral of Earl Haig was carried out without a hitch, according to the programme. Despite the piercing cold the whole…

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