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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

The death occurred in Kurri Kurri District Hospital yesterday morning of Mr. H. (Albert) Eugman, after a short illness. Deceased had been…

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Death of Mr. Duncan Carson

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. Duncan Carson, chairman of directors of Messrs. Winchcombe, Carson and Co., Ltd., died on Monday morning, after several months' illness…

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Obituary Mrs. Eliza Brewer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 4

An old and respected resident of Wingham, Mrs. Eliza Brewer, died at Wingham. Had she lived till January 17, she…

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Laid to Rest Kennedy's Funeral SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

The remains of John Thomas Kennedy, who murdered two constables at Bondl Junction were interred in the Roman Catholto Cemetery at…

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Death of Marshal Joffre. a Peaceful End. Notable Career. London, January, 3

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 3

Marshal Joffre died on Saturday morning, at Paris, age 78. His body will be removed to the chapel of the Military School, where…

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Obituary. Death of Mr. M. Clynes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 5

Mr. Mark Clynes, a resident of the Great Northern Road, Mayfield, died suddenly at six o'clock this morning form heart failure…

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Muswellbrook Obituary Late Mr. E. P. Nowland MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 5

The late Mr. E. P. Newland, whose death was recently reported in the "Mercury" was 74 years of age, and had dwelt in Muswellbrook for…

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Funeral of Kennedy

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

The funeral of John Thomas Kennedy, aged 42, who murdered Constable Allen and Andrews at Boudi Junction on Saturday, took place in…

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Death of Princess Royal Sister of King George

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

As briefly reported in our last issue, the death was announced in London on Sunday evening of the Princess Royal, eldest daughter of King Edward VII.,…

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Last Tribute to Brave Policemen Impressive Funeral of Madman's Victims

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 3

Tribute to the heroism displayed by Constables Allen and Andrews, who were murdered at Bondi on Saturday, while attempting to…

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Foreman's Death Result of Burns SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

Norman Astill who received shocking burns when a steam pipe exploded on Monday, died in the Coast Hospital last night…

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Obituary Late Mr. W. J. Williams

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

The death occurred at his home at Stroud, on New Year's Day, of Mr. W. J. Williams suddenly. He was about in the morning as usual, and had breakfast…

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LATE Mr. E. P. NOWLAND

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

The death has taken place at his home Muswellbrook, of Mr. Ernest Paul Nowland, one of the last of the old mail contractors. He ran the Hexham to…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. H.(Albert) Engham, which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday from his late residence, Maitland-street,…

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Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. W. Williams of Stroud, who died recently, was well-known locally as a farmer and dairyman at Startford…

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The Late Mr. F. Gray

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. F. Gray, an old resident of Stroud died after a long illness on 'Xmas Eve. He is survived by his sisters (Mrs…

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Stroud. the Late Mr. W. Shepherdson

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

Death occurred in Newcastle Hospital, of Mr. W. Shepherdson, after a short illness. This gentleman held the position…

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Obituary. Mrs. Harrigan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mary Ann Harrigan took place on Tuesday, the remains being interred in St. Brigid's R.C. cemetery, Branxton…

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Clarence Town. Obituary

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

Death occurred at his late residence at Clarence Town on Wednesday afternoon of Harold Staples, the well-known garage proprietor. Deceased…

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Marshal Joffre. Impressive Funeral. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

Before daylight mourners commenced to line the route of Marshal Joffre's funeral between Notre Dame and the Invalides. The marshal's flag-draped…

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