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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Late Mrs. Emily Lord

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 11

In the obituary notice of Mrs. Emily Lord the names of .Mr. J. Denny and Mrs. Cleve Cook were inadvertently omitted from the list supplied…

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Obituary Mrs. A. Russell

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

The death of Mrs. Arthur Russell, of Raymond Terrace which occurred on Monday in hospital at Newcastle caused widespread sorrow. She had gone to hospital…

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The Late Mr. James Muffett

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

As Briefly mentioned in these columns on Tuesday last, the death took place, early that morning, following a long illness, of Mr. James Muffett, a…

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Death of Mrs. Tromans

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

Many expressions of regret were heard when the news came that Mrs. Elsie Tromans, of Florence-street, Kurri Kurri, had…

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Death of William Wilson

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

William Wilson, who was badly injured by a fall of coal at Aberdare colliery on Monday last, died at Cessnock Hospital…

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Obituary Mr. John Wand

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

The death has occurred of Mr. John Wand, of Stratford, after a short illness. He was born at Wallaringa, in the Dungog district, 80 years ago, and…

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Obituary Mr. H. Tobey

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 8

Mr. Harry Tobey passed away at his late residence, 22 Castlereaghstreet, Singleton, early on Monday morning…

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Death of Nun At St. Joseph's Convent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

Sister Mary James, who celebrated her 61st birthday last Sunday, died early yesterday at St. Joseph's Convent, Lochinvar. Her death, which…

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Thought Dog Was Child Death of Motorist

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

At an inquest held on Wednesday at Campsie by the Parramatta District Coroner, Mr G. R. Williams, evidence was given that William…

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Obituary Mr. "Jock" Gault-main

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

It was with general regret that Dungog received the news this Thursday morning of the death in Randwick Military Hospital of Mr. James…

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Inquest Into Death of Singleton Resident Tragedy Follows Ill Health

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

On Wednesday afternoon in the Courthouse, the Coroner, Mr A. Morrison, J.P., conducted an inquest into the death of the late Mrs Annie…

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Resigned for "Toby" Barton Late Mr. Francis Clarke

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 9

Mr. Francis Clarke, who held a seat in the Arst Federal Parliament, died at his home at' Manly this week, after' a brief illness. He was 82…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah Sullivan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in Maitland Hospital recently of Mrs. Sarah Sullivan, wife of Mr. John Sullivan, of Tenambit…

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Widow Awarded £800 Death of Husband SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 3

In the Workers' Compensation Commission Phyllis Mabel Adams, widow, o£ Mickson-street, Sydney, was awarded £800 by consent, being the full…

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Death of Mrs. W. Simpson

The Scone Advocate · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 1

The death took place, yesterday morning, in the Berrima District Hospital, of Mrs. Simpson, widow of the late Mr. William Simpson, of…

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Late Sister James Funeral at Lochinvar

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

The funeral of the late Sister Mary James McGann left St. Joseph's Convent chapel on Friday morning for the Catholic cemetery, Lochinvar…

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Death of Mrs H. V. Simpson

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in the Dangar Cottage Hospital on Sunday morning of Mrs Eliza Lydia Simpson, wife of Mr Victor Simpson, at the…

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Obituary Maxwell J. Terry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

The funeral of Maxwell James Ten infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Terry, left the residence ot Mrs. .T. Punch, Horseshoe Bend. Wreaths…

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Obituary Mrs. Eliza Simpson Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Eliza Lydia Simpson, of Pitt-street, Singleton, died In Danger Cottage Hospital early yesterday morning. Although she and been ill for…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Smith

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 10

Mrs. Mary Smith, relict of the late Mr. Robert Smith, of Willow tree, died in the Quirindi Hospital, aged 73. She did not rally from a…

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