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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Death of Mr. H. P. Harris

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. H. P. Harris, acting Chief Traffic Manager for Railways, died his residence, at Hurlstone Park, on Tuesday last, at the age of 49 years…

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Obituary. William John Williams

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

Stroud and district lost a highly esteemed resident on 1st January, 1931, in the person of William John Williams who died from heart failure. His…

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Obituary. Mr. Jonas Adam

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

A Mummulgum correspondent writes: Quite a gloom was east over this community recently when the news circulated that one of our old and very…

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Funeral of Marshal Joffre an Impressive Spectacle. Allies Pay Homage

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

Before daylight on Wednesday, mourners commenced to line the route of Marshal Joffre's funeral, between the Cathedral of Notre…

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

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 8

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

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Muswellbrook Obituary Late Mr. E. P. Nowland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

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

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Obituary. Death of Mr. M. Clynes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

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

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Obituary

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

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 Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 6

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

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Obituary Mrs. Eliza Brewer

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 6

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

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Obituary. Beg. K. Dimmock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

The funeral of Reginald Keith Dimmock second son of Mr. und Mrs. Reg. T. Dimmock, of Adamatreet, West Maitland and grandson…

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Laid to Rest Kennedy's Funeral SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 8

The remains of John Thomas Kennedy, who murdered two constables at Bondi Junction were interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Rookwood to-day…

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Amazing Story Girl on Murder Charge Death of Parents

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 10

An amazing development occurred on Friday in connection with the Tintinara tragedy on Tuesday. Frances Eileen…

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SINGLETON Obituary MR. W. J. Reynolds Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 12

Mr. William John Reynolds, of "Townhead," Singleton, died at his residence on Thursday, aged 64 years…

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Foreman's Death Result of Burns SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 5

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

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Late Mr John Brown's Estate

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

State probate duty amounting to £120,000 was on Saturday paid into the Treasury in respect of the estate left by the late Mr John Brown, the…

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Obituary. Mr. James Mittam

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. James Mittam, who died recently at the age of 92 years, was one of the pioneers in the Quirindi district…

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Obituary

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

The death occurred at Brisbane on Friday week of Mr. W. W. O'Neill, aged 65 years, brother of Mr. P. J. O'Neill (Kempsey), Mr. H. O'Neill…

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Last Sad Rites Late Mr. Abraham Millington

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

The last sad rites in connection with the death of Mr. Abraham Millington, who passed away on Wednesday last at his home in Mayfield…

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Obituary. Mrs. Rosina Middlebrook

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

On Saturday night, 28th December, at her home on the Dawson River, Rosina, wife of Mr. Thos. Middlebrook, fell into that repose from…

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