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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Funeral of King George V. Tuesday Next a Close Holiday

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

Tuesday next will be declared a close holiday throughout the Commonwealth, on the occasion of the funeral of the late King George…

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Late King George Arrangements for Funeral Procession from Westminster Hall

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 7

The funeral of the late King George will take place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, on Tuesday, after a full…

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Death of Rev. J. A. Waddell "Father" of Methodist Conference

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

The death occurred at his residence, Frederick-street, Rockdale, on Wednesday, of the Rev. John A. Waddeli, in his 92nd year…

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Death of King George V. World-wide Sympathy the Whole Empire Mourns

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

The death of his Majesty, King George V., was officially announced five minutes before midnight on Monday night at Sandringham House. His Majesty peacefully passed away; suffering no pain, in the…

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The Death of King George V. Passing of a True King and a Great Man

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

In common with the Press of the whole world, and in particular that of the far-flung British Umpire, we desire to place on record our sense of…

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Sympathy and Loyalty. Merriwa Shire Council Adjourns Meeting. on Hearing of Death of King George

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was in progress on Tuesday morning last when the sad news was heard that His Majesty King…

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The King's Death Message of Sympathy From Dungog

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

In common with all other parts of the British Empire the news of the death of His Majesty the King was received with profound regret in…

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To-day's News Telegraphic & Cable Service King George's Body Removed to Westminster Poignant Scenes. King Edward's Wish for Tuesday Next Conflicting Claims From Abyssinia Death of Dame Clara Butt Tuesday's Public Holiday "Off." London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

At the wool sales to-day, 9675 bales were offered and approximately 8440 bales of Australian wool were sold. N.S. Wales submitted 1007…

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Funeral Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 2

The British Broadcasting Corporation announces that the funeral. service at Windsor on Tuesday will be relayed throughout, the Empire…

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Obituary Shirley Hain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 2

The death of little Shirley Hain, aged 10, which took place at the Grafton District Hospital, removes from the juvenile, community of…

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Fine Picture Edward VII.'s Funeral

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 6

Local Interest is being attracted by a photograph in the window of This. Hodges, of High-street, West Maitland, of the funeral of the lata King…

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Tremendous Crowds Pay Homage to the Late in State! Half-a-mile Queue Funeral Plans London, Jan. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

Over 150,000 people paid homage to the late King, filing three abreast in double lines past the…

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Death of Mrs S. E. Drake

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

The death occurred at her residence., "Hallton," 66 York-st., Singleton, on Saturday night, of Mrs Sophia Eliza Drake, relict of the late Mr Edward…

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Royal Train Recalled Death of Fireman

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

The death has occurred nt Goulburn, at the ago of 60, of Alfred Charles King, of Victoria-street, who was a fireman on the pilot engine which brought…

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Obituary Mrs. David See

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 3

On January 10th after fourteen year's great suffering the death occurred at her home, or Amy, the wife of Mr. David See of Dunmore,…

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Death of Mr Patrick Mangan Well-known Maitland Resident

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 4

Mr Patrick Mangan, an old resident of Maitland, died on Friday in Riverview Hospital, West Maitland. He had been in ill-health for about 18…

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Preparing For King's Funeral Procession Expected to Be Most Solemn in Nation's History London

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

London is preparing for what promises to be.the mightiest and most solemn spectacle the nation has ever seen—the funeral of the late King George. The procession will leave Westminster Hall at 9.45…

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Arrangements Complete for Royal Funeral 11.30 p.m. Sydney Hour Solemn Day London, Jan. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 1

The hour for the commencement of the two minutes' silence throughout the Empire in memory of the…

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Two Minutes' Silence at 11.30 P.M. To-morrow. Five Kings Will Attend Royal Funeral. (Australian Press Assn. Mossage.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 1

Tie King;lias commanded that a period of two minutes' silence be observed throughout the Empire in memory of the late King George V. at 11.30 p.m…

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Late Mr. F. Patrick

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 3

The death occurred very suddenly on the night of the 7th inst., at his home at Hilldale of Mr. Frederick John Patrick at the age of 38 years…

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