Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1937

1,078 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 54

Obituary. Mr. Arthur Harris

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

The death occurred last Thursday in the Narraweema Private Hospital, Gloucester, of Mr. Arthur Harris, of Gloucester. He had been in failing…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr L. Hosie a Tragic Passing

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 8

Quite a gloom was cast over Singleton on Wednesday evening when news was circulated that Mr. Leslie Hosie had passed away in "Iluka" Privats…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Obituary. Mr. Edward Braggett. Erstwhile Cassilis Resident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 4

The death occurred at his late residence, 113 Ruthven-street, Waverley, on the 8th. instant, of an erstwhile well-known and highly-respected…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Indian Woman's Self-immolation on Funeral Pyre. Home Broken Into. Nothing Stolen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

"Koombahla," the home of Mrs. G. F. B. Fitzhardinge, was entered last night, and several rooms were ransacked…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Woman's Self-immolation Incinerated on Husband's Funeral Pyre (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 1

"The Times" Delhi correspondent states that , the blowing of sacred couch shells and the clanging of symboys accompanied the screams of a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary Mrs. C. Threlfo

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 2

A large number of relatives and friends attended tho funeral of Mrs, Charles Threlfo, which loft hor Into residence In Bulwer -street for the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Long Cortege Mrs. O'Brien 's Funeral Touching Tribute

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Mildred May, O'Brien, of Campbell 's Hill, West Maitland, which left her residence yesterday for the Sacred Heart Church,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Local and General News Death of Mrs Charlotte Hutton

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney last night of Mrs Charlotte Hutton, aged 79 years, formerly a well-known resident of Singleton. Deceased was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr F. I. Hatcher Prominent Resident of Branxton

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

Mr F. I. Hatcher, a well-known business man, died at the age of 62, after a short illness. For some years he was manager of the Branxton…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Hunger Strike Prisoner Upset by Conviction for Arson

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

In October last year, Frank Evans, aged 46, was sentenced to gaol dining the Governor's pleasure, on a charge of arson. He was to have been-released…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary. Alfred Edward Oldfield

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 4

It is with the deepest regret that we record the death of Mr. Alfred Edward (Mick) Oldfield, which occurred in the M.R.D. Hospital in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Obituary Mrs. Annie Cummins

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 2

The death occurred in Sydney Hospital last Friday morning of Mrs. Annie Cummins, [?] sister of Mr. W. ("Bills")…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Murder Charge Death of Chemist DURBO

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 2

Ball was refused Clifford Lionel Re berger (23), laborer, who was charged with the murder of Ronald A, Peden (25), chemist, who died three hours…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Second Death Victim of Motor Smash GOSFORD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 2

Edward Losllo Graft, 18, or Na[?] who was severely injured in collialon between a motor car and a motor cycle two miles on the Gesford aide of peat's…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Late Mr Les. Hosie List of Wreaths at Funeral

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 2

The following list of wreaths was received in connection with the recent death of Mr Les. Hosie, of Hunterstreet, Singleton:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

The death took place at Roseville on Wednesday of Mr. A. E. Croft, brother-in-law of Mrs. Head, of Singleton. He was well known in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Mr. Robert Davis

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 3

The death occurred in Maitland hospital, early on Wednesday morning last, of Mr. Robert Davis, of Nulla Nulla, Hinton. The deceased had gone to the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Death of Noted Turf Figure

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

The death occurred suddenly yesterday at Jervis Bay, of Mr. Ned Moss, one of the most picturesque figures in Australian turf life, at the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Obituary Mr. David Doust

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 5

The oldest pioneer of the Clarence River, David Doust, died in Sydney on Tuesday, aged 100 years. He celebrated his hundredth birthday at…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Obituary Mr. Robert Davis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 8

The death occurred in maitland hospital this week of Mr, Robert Davis, of Nulln Nulia, Hinton. the deceased had gone to the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →