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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1937

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Shot-gun Tragedy Old-age Pensioner's Death Verdict of Suicide

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 5

At the Cessnock Courthouse yesterday the District Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnston) conducted an inquiry into the…

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Full Honors Funeral of Constable SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 1

Constable F.C. Boore, who died form injuries received while following a speeding car, was buried to-day with full police honors,…

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Father Arrested on Triple Murder Charge Angry Scenes at Funeral of Victims

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 4

The New York police have arrested the father in connection with the deaths of Veronica Gedeon, 20, her mother, Mrs Mary Gedeon, 54, and a…

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Funeral Lodge Pensioners Conference

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 8

At a conference convened by the Northern Coalfields District Council of the Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Association held in the…

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Obituary Mr. Peter Brannon

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 3

An old and highly respected, resident, of Cessnock in the person of Mr. Peter Brannon passed away on Friday night, in the…

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Obituary Master Herbert Shakespeare

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 5

It was with profound regret that the citizens of Cessnock learned of the death of Herbert Shakespeare, 16-year-old son of…

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Obituary. Mrs. Margaret Shergold

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 5

Mrs. Margaret Shergold, a well-known resident of Stockton, died suddenly at her home on 29th ult. She was born at Clarence Town 83 years…

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Mine Explosion Verdict. Death of Thirteen Men. "Negligence on Part of Management."

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 1

The coroner's jury found on Friday that the 13 men who died in an explosion at the State coal mine on February 15 were accidentally killed,…

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The Late Mr Mel. Anderson an Appreciation

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 April 1937 · page 3

Alas!, poor Mel has been adjudged run out" by the Great Umpire after a meritorious innings of 74. And in it were all the great strokes of the…

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Stop Press Death of Mr. R. F, Watson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1937 · page 7

Mr. R. F. Watson, former champion runner of Australia, died this afternoon. He had been III for some months, The funeral…

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Local and General News Death of Glennie's Creek Native

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 April 1937 · page 2

The death occurred at Guildford, Sydney, of Mrs Hayes, only daughter of Mr and Mrs George Widders, of Guildford. Deceased , who was 33 years…

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VACY Late Mr. Bannister

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 4

The death occurred recently at the residence Wallarobba of Mr. Daniel Bannister at the age of 74 years. The deceased was born at Dungog…

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Obituary Thomas E. Ward

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 4

A well known resident of Seaham, in the person of Thomas E. Ward, (Tommy), died in Maitland hospital on the 27th last after an illness of a few weeks…

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OBITUARY Mr. Arthur H. Viles

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 10

There passed away in Sydney a few days ago Mr. Arthur Henry Viles one-time teacher of the Tarro Public School…

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Costly Funeral Cause Of Bankruptcy Widow of M.L.A. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 1

The story of how Mrs. Stuart Robertson had spent £150 on her husband's funeral on the expectation that it…

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Obituary

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 1

There passed away in the Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone, on Wednesday last, an old and esteemed resident of Wingen in Mrs. Sweeney, a…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Jane Gardiner

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 7

Another well known resident of the mattland district, Mrs. Jane Ann Gar other at her residence "Wynola." Bourke street west Maitland recent…

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Obituary. Mr. J. Poppleton

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly on Tuesday evening last of Mr. Joseph Poppleton, who had been living with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and…

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Obituary Mr. Ralph Suzor

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 2

The death took place on Wednesday, of Mr. Ralph Suzor, at his home, at Rawson Street. The deceased was 74 years of…

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Death of Mr "Bob" Watson Former Australian Champion Runner

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 5

The days when professional footrunners held match races in the Maitland and Newcastle districts for purses up to £600 are recalled…

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