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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 3

The death has occurred of Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell, of Balikera, relict of the late Mr. John Campbell, formerly of Eskdale. Death occurred on Easter…

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Late Mr. Lyons

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

A Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church at…

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Death of Dave Hutton

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

Another old identity in Mr. Dave Hutton passed away this morning, at the age of 70. He was born in Scotland and…

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Death of Brother Gabriel

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 9

The death has occurred of Brother Gabriel Dolahenty, C.SS.R., at the St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia. Deceased, who was…

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Death of Miss Harriet Long

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 6

The death of Miss Harriet Long occurred at her residence, Warkworth, yesterday, at the age of 79. Deceased, who was born at Wambo,…

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Death of Great Aviator Anniversary Yesterday

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

Yesterday was the anniversary of the death of the Australian aviator, Sir Ross Smith, who crashed on a trial flight at Brooklands, 40 miles from…

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Obituary Mr. William Evans

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 3

The death occurred on March 23rd, at the Cessnock District Hospital, of William Evans, at the age of 48 years…

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Obituary. Mrs. T. Bishop

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

After an illness of some weeks, during the latter part of which no hope could be entertained for her recovery, Mrs. Martha Bishop, wife of…

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Late Mr. Lyons "Guarded Nations Trust" Panegyric at Basilica Faith During Crisis

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 6

The panegyric delivered by Monsignor C. J. King at St. Mary's Basilica on Tuesday last caused a profound impression among his listeners, and…

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Funeral of Mr Lyons at Devonport Last Rites

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 6

Impressive tributes were paid to the memory of the late Prime Minister, Mr Lyons, when his remains arrived at Devonport his home town,…

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Well-known Sportsman Passes Death of Mr. W. (Tibbie) Fairlie

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 9

One of Cessnock's most widely known and respected sportsmen. W. (Tibbie) Fairlie crossed the Great Divide last Sunday…

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Death of Mr H. Tobey

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

General regret will be felt at the death of Mr Henry Nicholas Tobey, of Castlereagh-street, which occurred this morning at his home. Born 69…

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Obituary Late Mr. P. J. Ferry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

On April 5 the death occur at the Maitland . Hospital of Mr. Patrick James Ferry, of Lawes-street, East Maitland, at the age of 84 years. He…

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Martins Creek Late Mr. Cyril Mossner

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

The death occurred in Croydon Hospital on Sunday morning of Cyril Mossner, of Hornsby, formerly of Martin's Creek. Deceased, who was…

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Prime Minister's Funeral

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

Dame Enid Lyons has accepted a copy of Cinesound's film record of the nation's last tribute to Mr. Lyons. The film was flown to…

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Death of Mr. James Muffett

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

There passed away early this morning at his home, "Sunny Glee," Scone, Mr. James Muffett, an esteemed resident of the district for the past ten…

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Obituary. Mrs. George Jupp

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

Suffering a stroke at about 7 o'clock on Sunday evening, Mrs. George Jupp, a lifetime resident of Dungog, passed away in Dungog…

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Late Mr. St. V. HEYES Maitland Band's Tribute

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 7

As a mark of respect to the late Mr. R. St. Vincent Heyes the committee of the Maitland Municipal Band stood in silence at the opening of the usual…

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Obituary Mrs. Emily Lord

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 4

Early on the morning of April 14 Mrs. Emily Lord, wife of Mr. A. L. Lord, peacefully passed away after a long Illness, She was the daughter…

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Man Crushed to Death Collapse Of Steel Framework SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 1

John Rowley, 50, was crushed to death, while several other men wore hurled 40 feel, to the ground when a steel framework collapsed while being…

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