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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary Mrs. Arthur Single

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 2

The death occurred almost suddenly of Mrs. Arthur Single, of Tares, on the 17th. She was a native born of Raymond Terrace and was aged 63 years, and a member…

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Obituary. Nurse Hyland

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 2

There passed away at the Home of Peace for Dying, Marrickville, on Friday last, a former old and esteem[?] resident of the Murrurundi and…

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Obituary. Mrs. S. King

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 2

The death occurred early this morning of Mrs. Sarah King, of Brook-street, at the age of 83 years. Deceased had resided in Muswellbrook all her…

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Obituary Mr. Chas. Walker

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

The deat [?]occurred at his home last Wednesday of Mr. Charles Walker, a well-known resident The deceased had been ill for some months…

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Obituary Miss M. A. Swan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

The death has occurred of M Marjory Alison swan, daughter of Mr. E. T. Swan, a member of the firm of swan, Murray and Halu, The…

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Death of Mr G. R. Freeman Evidence at Inquest

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 8

As mentioned in our last issue, the District Coroner (Mr Alex. Morrison) held an inquest) at the Singleton Court House on Wednesday into the…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Osborn

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 6

The names of Mr. Samuel McKimm (brother), Mr. McKimm (nephow) were omitted from the report of te funeral of the late Mrs. Osborne, of…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 8

One of the very oldest residents of Greta, in the person of Mr. John Wilton, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, after a…

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Death of Mr. A. J. Dodd

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 12

Mr. A. J. Dodd, a well-known stoc[?] and station agent in Scone for many years, died at the Scott memorial Hospital on Wednesday last. The…

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Obituary Mr. J. Mate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 2

Perhaps the longest motor funeral seen In the district took place last Friday, when over 300 persons in nearly 80 cars followed tho body of the late…

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Obituary Mr. A. J. Dodd, Scone

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 6

The death occurred in the Scott Memorial Hospital on 18th inst., of Mr. Alexander Johnstone Dodd, aged 52 years, who has conducted a stock…

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Obituary Mrs. A. J. Morris

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 4

Mrs, Annie Jane Morris, a sister of the late Sir John Soo, died at Vaucluse, She was 78 years of age. Mrs. Morris was a native of Hinton,…

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Death of Dr. Dwyer First Australian-born Bishop

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 3

The death occurred on Saturday morning at Bishop's Home, West Maitland, of the Right Rev. Patrick Vincent Dwyer, D.D., third…

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Death of School Teacher Murder Charge Against Four Youths

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 3

Four youths, who have been charged with having at Coburg on. or about March 27 Arthur Head, aged 16, of Belgrave-street, Coburg, State…

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Late Bishop Dwyer Body Lying in State the Funeral Arrangements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 4

The body of the late Bishop of Maitland, Right Rev. Dr. P. V. Dwyer, has been lying in state at the Bishop's House, West Maitland, since Saturday. Throughout Saturday afternoon and night and all day…

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Death of Mr Tim Healy Long Parliamentary Career. London

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 4

The death has occurred of Mr Timothy Michael Healy, K.C., who was Governor-General of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1928. He…

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Death of Mr. M. T. Rooney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

Word came through from Quirindi to-day, of the passing, early this afternoon, of Mr. Matthew Thomas Rooney, of that town, and formerly for…

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Obituary. Mr. J. Mate

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

Perhaps the longest motor funeral seen in the Clarence Town district took place last Friday, when over 300 persons in nearly 80 cars followed…

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Obituary Miss Mary Jenkins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 8

The funeral of the late Miss Mary Jenkins, which was largely attended, left her residence at Bolwarra Heights for the East Maitland Methodist…

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Vast Crowd's Homage Bishop Dwyer's Funeral Solemn Cathedral Ceremony

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 4

In the still heat of a March morning, many thousands of people lined High—street to-day to witness the funeral of the late Bishop Dwyer, who passed away on Saturday last. It was a long and impressive cortege, and the late Bishop was carried to the graveside…

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