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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

The death occurred on Saturday afternoon, at the Dangar Cottage Hospital, of Mr William Brittliffe, of Marystreet, Snigleten, at the age of 72 years…

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Death of Mr George Thrift Evidence at Inquest

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

A magisterial inquiry was held at Raymond Terrace into the death of George Thrift, whose body was found in the Williams River on…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 8

The news of the death of Mr. H. M. Williams, of Rawson-street, Kurri Kurri, which occurred yesterday afternoon came as a great…

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Death of Mrs. Purser

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

The death occurred on Thursday, February 12, of Mrs. Purser, relict of the late Mr. E. B. Purser, of Guyra, at the age of 74 years. She is survived…

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The Late Mr. George Thrift Raymond Terrace

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

A magisterial inquiry was held into the death of George Thrift, whose body was found in the Williams River on Tuesday, February 17…

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Obituary. Mr. William Everett

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

A well-known and highly respected resident of the Mary Valley district, Mr. William Everett, died in Brisbane, early on Thursday morning…

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Obituary. Mr. Michael Ryan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 3

The death occurred on February 11 of Mr. Michael Ryan, who died at his residence Fishery Creek, at the age of 85 years, after a short illness…

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Obituary Mrs. A. Hodgson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 6

The funeral of Mrs. Aleathea Hodgson, relict of the late Mr. Walter Hodgson, who died at her daughter's residence, Park View-street,…

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Death of Mr Leslie Arnott Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 3

Mr Leslie Arnott, late governing director of William Arnott Ltd., the wellknown biscuit manufacturers, died in Sydney this morning, aged 74…

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Death of Dame Nellie Melba World Famous Singer. Triumphs Recalled

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 1

Dame Nellie Melba, Australia's Queen of Song, died in St. Vincent's private hospital, Darlinghurst. at 4.40 o'clock on Monday…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Thomas Osborn

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 3

Much regret was felt over the Lower Hunter, on Wednesday morning, when it became known that Mrs. T. E. Osborne, of Millers Forest, had passed away. The…

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Late Mr. Gregory, Sen

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 3

The death occurred a few days ago, of Mr. Gregory, sen., father of Mr. It. Greg-ory, of Tomago. More particulars will bo given later…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. Ebenezer Edward Ellis, a pioneer of the Goucester district, died in his sleep. Deceased was very well known and held in the highest…

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Kurri News Late. H. M. Williams a Large Funeral Kurri, Thursday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 10

The interment of the late Mr. Henry Morgan Williams took place from his late residence, Rawson street, Kurri Kurri, yesteray…

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Late Mr. Albert Taylor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

The funeral of the late Albert Rea Taylor took place on Tuesday evening last, the remains being interred in the C. of E. cemetery, Branxton. The…

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Obituary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 3
Also in The Scone Advocate

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Winsor, of Aberdeen, were extremely sorry to hear of the sad death of their two-year-old son, Henry, which…

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Obituary. Mrs. Buckley

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

Death occurred in Sydney on Thursday of Mrs. Buckley, mother of the late Mrs. T. G. Carlton, of Brookfield, who died a few months ago. It is…

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Dame Melba's Funeral Thousands Line Streets

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

Simple and impressive ceremonies were associated yesterday with the burial of Dame Nellie Melba. From an early hour in the morning…

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