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Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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STANHOPE Death of the King Heat Wave Stanhope

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 10

The death of his Majesty King George, caused much sorrow in this district. His true Christian life, devotion to duty, exemplary…

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Dense Traffic London's Rail Services Royal Funeral London, January 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 1

The Transport Board officially announced to-day that the city's railway services had conveyed 2,000,000 passengers to and from the Royal Chapel,…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Ellen McGILL

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 7

The late Mrs. Ellen McGill, of Allandale-road, Cessnock, who was laid to rest in the Presbyterian portion of the Cessnock cemetery last week,…

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Late Mr. Hugh Fraser

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 5

On the occasion of the death of the late Mr. Hugh Fraser of Wallarobba, floral tributes were received from the following:—…

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Martin's Creek Late Mr. F. Martin

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred early yesterday morning of Mr, Frank Martin, snr., aged 66, following a stroke a little over a week ago. He was a highly…

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Death of Miss Bertha Duncomb

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 5

The death took place on Tuesday at her home at Sweetman's creek near Millfield, of Miss Bertha Duncomb, at the…

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Death of Mrs M. A. Richardson

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

Mrs Mary Aim Richardson, relict of the late. William 11. Richardson, died, at her residence, 6 Wynyard-street, South Singleton, on Tuesday night, aged…

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Obituary Mrs. A. McDONALD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 7

The funeral of Mrs. Agnes McDonald will leave St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dungog, on Saturday morning, at 10.30 for Quartpot…

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Obituary. Mr. J. H. Pittman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred on Tuesday night last of Mr. J. H. Pittman, of Gungal, and the interment took place at Merriwa on Wednesday morning…

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Funeral Of The Late King George Impressive Scenes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

The late King George the Fifth was buried on Tuesday last in St. Georges Chapel, Windsor. The body was removed from…

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Death of Child Through Burns Coroner Gives Finding

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

At the Singleton Court House this afternoon the District Coroner, Mr Alex. Morrison J.P. held the adjourned inquest to inquire into the death of…

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Huge Crowds Royal Funeral Tributes Many Turned Away London, January 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

Fifty thousand people visited Windsor to-day to see the Royal funeral tributes. Extra police were pressed into…

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Well-known Social Worker. Death of Mrs. R. A. S. MACKINNON. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

The death occurred to-day of Mrs. R. A. S. Mackinnon, O.B.E., and widow of the late Dr. Mackinnon. The deceased lady was widely-known for her…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassllls "News.") the Late Mr. Edward Potts. Life-long Association with District

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 7

"To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die," can aptly be applied to the late Mr. Edward ("Eddie") Potts, of "Alndale,"…

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Death of Child

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 2

At the Courthouse yesterday the District Coroner, Mr. Alex Morrison, J.P, conducted an inquiry into the death of Marle Groves, the six-year…

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Obituary Mrs. John Short

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 9

The death occurred on January 21, of Mrs. John Short, of Dorrigo, Mrs. Short, who wan in her 94th year, was living with her son, Mr. John Short,…

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Obituary Miss E. J. Kennedy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 4

Miss Elizabeth Jane Kennedy passed away at her home, Rock Hill Rouchel, on Sunday night, 26th January, aged 63 years. Deceased had been…

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Sudden Death of Priest

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 1

Rev. Father Howard Crowe, Chaplain of St. Joseph's Colloge, Hunter's Hill, Sydney, collapsed while talking to a rolative in the State taxation building,…

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Death of Centenarian Could Read Without Spectacles

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 2

Mr Ludwig Kurth, of Ipswich (Q.), has died at 102. Born in Germany, he came to Australia when a youth. It was his proud boast, up till very…

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Death of Marie Groves Evidence at Inquest

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 3

As briefly mentioned in last issue, the District Coroner, Mr Alex. Morrison, J.P., held an inquest at the Singleton Court House on Friday…

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