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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1929

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Obituary Mrs. Thomas Paine

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

After an Illness extending over a period of ten weeks, Mrs. Thomas Paine, an old resident of the town,, passed away at her residence, 9…

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Obituary. MRS. J. V. VINE

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

There passed away, under distressingly sad circumstances, in the Scott Memorial Hospital, on Friday afternoon last, Mrs. Vine, wife of Mr…

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Last Sad Rites Hunter River Drowning Tragedy. Funeral of Child Victim

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

The body of Brigid Emelda Coffey, aged 10 years, daughter of Mr. Patrick Coffey, of Hillsborough, West Maitland, who was drowned in the…

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Death of Former Resident

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

The death occurred on February 12, at her daughter's residence, Waratah, of Mrs Katherine Ansoul, aged 75 years. The deceased, who was a…

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Death of Mrs Herbert Morrisey

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

The death occurred oh Friday last of Mrs Herbert Morrisey, of Elderslie, whose health had been indifferent since a seizure some years ago. The…

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Obituary. Mrs. Alex Mather

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 8

Mrs. Catherine Mather, wife of Mr. Alex, Mather, of William-street, Singleton, passed away somewhat suddenly carly on Monday morning…

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Traces of Cyanide. Death of Newcastle Nurse, Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 5

An inquest was hold to-day on the death of Nurse Tuck, who was found dead in bed at Military-road, Newcastle, on January 21…

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Murder Charge. Alleged Illegal Operation. Death of Gladys Hunter. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 5

At the City Court to-day, Gordon Peacock and Louisa Cockorill were charged with the murder of Gladys Hunter, aged 18, at Northcots…

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Jutland Memories. Death of Admiral Scheer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 5

The death is announced, in Berlin, of Admiral Scheer, who commanded the Gorman fleet at the Battle of Jut land in 1916…

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Millers Forest Death of Mr. P. Doherty

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 2

We regret to record the death of an old pioneer resident, Mr. Phillip Doherty, which occurred on Friday 15th inst, after a period of illness, extending at…

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Obituary Lord Aberdare. London, Feb. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 7

The death is announced of Lord Aberdare, whose heir is the Middlesex Cricketer, Hon. C. N. Bruce…

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Obituary. Mr. James H. McCOLL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

The death occurred in a private hospital in Melbourne on Wednesday of Mr. James Hiers MoColl, aged 86, a former State and Federal legislator…

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Rev. P. T. Corcoran. Death of Veteran Priest. Long and Honourable Career

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

The death is anuounced of the Very Rev. P. T. Corcoran, parish priest at Morpeth, at the ripe age of 85 years. He was one of the…

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Funeral of Late Mrs Alex. Mather List of Wreaths Received

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 7

The funeral of the late Mrs Alex Mather, of William-street, Singleton, look place on Tuesday the remains being interred in the Catholic cometery…

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Death of Mr T. Walker

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr Thomas Walker, aged 67, youngest brother of Mr W. H. Walker, of Singleton. The deceased, who was born at…

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Obituary. MRS. B. CUMMING, Senr

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

There passed away at Davis Creek, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Cumming, relict of the late Mr. Benjamin Cumming, and one of the best known,…

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Obituary Mr. Charles L. Bridger, Paterson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

A well-known and highly respected resident in Mr. Charles Leonard Bridger passed away at his residence on 12th inst. He had been ailing for a…

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Late Very Rev. Father Corcoran the Funeral Obsequies. an Impressive Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

The funeral obsequies, of the into Very Rev. P. T. Corcoran, parish priest at Morpeth, at the Morpeth Catholic Church this morning, were…

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Late Mrs. Gus Stokes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mrs. Gus Stokes took place recently, from her son-in-law's residence, Broadmeadow, for St. Joseph's Church, thence to the…

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Death of Mrs. Mark Godfrey

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 6

Mrs. Maria Godfrey, relict of the late John Godfrey, senr., passed away at her son's residence, George-street, Bast Maitland, at an early hour this…

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