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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1937

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Death of Mr Peter Holz

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 2

Mr. Peter Holz, of Clydesdale, one of the oldest and most respected residents of the district, died at his home this afternoon, following an accident earlier…

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Death of 3-Ton Baby

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 2

History was made in Singleton on Saturday morning when "Shirley" the baby elephant belonging to Perry's Circus passed to her happy hunting…

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OBITUARY Mr. Michael Bobb

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 8

Well-known in Raymond Terrace where he had lived for many years Mr. Michael [?] died in Waratah Hospital. He was a native of Leha[?]…

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The Funeral

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 5

Service wan held at the residence on Friday afternoon, Rev. J. W. McCredle officiating. The cortege then moved off to the Presbyterian portion…

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Late Mr. G. B. Waller

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 1

Although the searchers have not yet arrived back at the homestead, the [?]umor that the body of Mr. G. B. Waller, who was drowned last Wednesday…

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Wills and Bequests. Late Mr. J. I. McMuIlin

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 3

Probate has been granted in Sydney of the will of the late Mr. John Irwin McMullin, of "Bingleberry," Rouchel, who died on December 22 last…

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OBITUARY John Kenneth Mackay

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 5

The State has lost one of its most prominent pastoralists and many have lost a trusted friend in the passing of John Kenneth Mackay, of "Cangon,"…

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Obituary. Mrs. Donald Kennedy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 2

The death occurred at her late residence, "Rouchel Junction," Upper Rouchel, yesterday of Mrs. Donald Kennedy, at the age of 70 years. The…

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Obituary Mr. B. E. Minns

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 1

A large circle of admirers will regret to learn of the death, suddenly, on Sunday last, of Mr. B. E. Minns. He was well-known to readers of the…

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Late Mr. Waller Sympathy Expressed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 6

At the weekly meeting of hte Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, the president, Mr. Jas, White spoke of the tragic death of Mr. G. B…

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Obituary Mr. G. B. Waller

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 3

The tragic death, by drowning, of Mr. George B. Waller of Wa[?]bba last Tuesday week at Kunderang, on the head waters of the Macleay river, caused…

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Late Mrs. Donald Kennedy

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 4
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

On Tuesday last there passed away at her late residence, "The Junction, Rouchel, the wife of Mr. Donald Kennedy, after a very brief illness. The…

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Death of Mrs Florence Loomes

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

Mrs. Florence May Loomes, aged about 53, wife of Mr. S. E. Loomes, of Newcastle, died yesterday. Deceased was a native of Dunolly, Singleton, and…

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A Tribute Late Mr. R. F. Read Fine Personality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

Not only to his intimate relatives and friends, but to the community generally, has been brought the realisation…

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Obituary Mrs. George Gorton

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

The death occurred on Tuesday last of Mrs. George Gorton of Washpool at the age of 66 years. The burial took place on Wednesday in the…

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Obituary. Mr. Frederick Hadley

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

A very well-known resident of the Manning and Wallamba, in the person of Mr. Frederick Hadley, of Tionee, passed away in the M.R.D. Hospital…

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Mark Well Death of Mrs. G. Gorton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

The death has occurred of Mrs. G. Gorton, an old and respected resident of Stroud She was 68 years of age. The late Mrs. Gorton lived for many…

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Obituary Mr. Daniel E. Geary

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 1

"On 21st inst., at his residence, 5 Renwick-street, Marrickville, Daniel Edaward Geary, relict of the late Margaret Sarah Geary, aged 71 years."…

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Late Mr. G B. Waller. Body Recovered on Sunday. Constable Reads Burial Service

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 9

The body of Mr. G. B. Waller, the well-known grazier and stock judge, of Wallarobba, near Dungog, who was drowned in the Macleay River last…

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