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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

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Death of Mrs W. Harrison

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 2

The death in the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Waratah, last week of Mrs W. Harrison was a sad blow to her many Singleton friends, and…

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Late Mr Victor M. White Estate Valued at £398,000

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 2

Mr Victor Martindale White, grazier, of Scone, who died on December 1, aged 70, left an estate. valued at £298,000…

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Death of Girl at Medlow Bath Inquest Opens. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 2

An inquest was opened at Katoomba to-day on June Clemenger, 20, typiste at the Hydro Majestic Hotel, who was found dead beneath a…

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Death of Senator-elect John Barnes Grand Old Man of A.W.U. MELBOURNE

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 2

Senator-elect. John Barnes, General President of the Australian Workers' Union, who was to have taken his seat in the Seriate in June, died this…

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OBITUARY Late Mrs. H. E. Watson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

Mrs. Alma Beryl Watson, wife of Mr. Harold E. Watson, of Nurrowgut, Morpeth, died suddenly in the Maitland Hospital at the age of 27. Mrs. Watson, who is…

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Late Mr. Philip Wirth Estate of £34,700

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

Application is to be made for probate of the will of the late P. P. J. Wirth, of Yarraman, Alison Road, Coogee. For the purpose of the…

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Obituary. Mr. Ben. Jenkins

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 6

The death occurred, suddenly, on Saturday evening last, of Mr. Benjamin Jenkins, at the age of 60 years. The deceased, who was a single man,…

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Obituary Mrs. Betsy Bosworth

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

The death has occurred of Mrs. Betsy Bosworth, widow of the late Mr. Robert Bosworth. She had resided in Dungog for many years, the…

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Motor Driver Remanded. Charge of Alleged Murder. Death of Motor Cyclist. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

At the Redfern Police Court to-day, Frederick William Gray, motor driver, was charged with having on January 29 at Mascot maliciously murdered…

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Death of Motor Cyclist Car Driver in Court

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 2

Bail was refused Frederick William Gray, 28, when he appeared at the Redfern Police Court yesterday on a charge of having murdered Michael…

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Irish Prelate Death of Archbishop D'Arcy LONDON, February 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 1

The death has occurred of the Most Rev. C. F. D'Arcy, Primate of All Ireland (Church of Ireland) from 1920 until 1937…

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Martin's Creek Late Mr. V. Simmons Martin's Creek

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 12

The death, occurred recently at Berry Park, Morpeth, of Mr. Victor Simmons, son of Mrs. E. Simmons, of Martin's Creek, aged 38 years. He…

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Late Ald. Clark Representative Funeral Many Tributes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 9

A large and representative concourse of mourners attended the funeral of the late Aid. W. Clark, which left his late residence, Abbott-street, West…

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Obituary Mr. George Sansom, Senr

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

Williamtown lost one of its oldest and most worthy find respected residents on Wednesday night last, when Mr George Sansom, Senr, passed away in his sleep…

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Obituary Mr. James Musgrove

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

The death occurred in Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Saturday morning last of Mr. James Musgrove a well-known resident of Dungog. He…

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STANHOPE Death of Mr. M. Enright Bountiful Rain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

The death occurred suddenly at his home, "Ringwood," Dalwood, recently of Mr. Michael Enright, an old and respected resident. He was a native…

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Death of June Clemenger Young Man Committed for Murder

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

Committing Ronald Stewart Young (21), for trial yesterday on a charge of having murdered June Clemenger (20), a typist at the Hydro-Majestic…

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Miller's Forest Death of Mr. R. Haviland Loss to District

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

After an illness of only a few weeks, there passed away recently a very old and highly respected resident of Miller's Forest in the…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Reynolds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 4

An old and esteemed resident of West Maitland, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Reynolds, died in the Maitland hospital last night. Mrs. Reynolds, who was…

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Treacherous Surf at Newcastle Death of Sydney Visitor

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

Ten people were in difficulties in the surf at Newcastle Beach about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. All were brought to the shore, but it was…

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