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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary Mr. Thomas Sharp

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas, Sharp, of Bellbird which took place on March 29, was well attended by his family, relatives friends, mates from…

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Obituary Mr. J. A. Moore

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

Suffering a heart seizure on Sunday evening, Mr. James A. Moore passed away at his home in Mary-street, Dungog, early on Monday morning…

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Proposed Memorial to Late Mr Lyons

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 3

Dr. J. R. Robertson, of Deloraine, Tasmania, has initiated a public appeal for subscriptions to be used as a memorial to the…

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MR. H. TREWARTHA Death of Newcastle Businessman NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 4

After an illness of nix weeks, the death occurred yesterday of Mr. Henry Harvey Trewarth, a well-known New-castle business man. He was 72, and…

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Fell Down Steps Death Of Woman In Hospital SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 4

Mrs. Alice Florence, 50, of Minto, who fell down n short flight of steps at her home, and broke her leg yesterday, died ten minutes afterwards…

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Funeral of the Late Mrs. Arthur Russell

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

As reported in last issue the funeral of the late Mrs. Arthur Russell of Raymond Terrace, was largely attended. Those who forwarded floral emblems…

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BRANXTON Late Mrs. Richardson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 13

The funeral of Hite to Mrs. Esther June Richardson, who died recently in Branxton, moved to the Methodist portion of the Branxton cemetery,…

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Late Mr. Francis Clarke

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

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

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LARGS Death of Infant LARGS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 12

The death on Monday night of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Groves, of Dunmore, Largs, cast a gloom over the neighbourhood…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah Sullivan

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 27 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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Death of Doctor Injured Spine When Diving LONDON, April 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 1

Dr. Geoffrey ollawing, 40, stated to be Australian born, was found dead on the arrival of a train at Cairo from Luxor, stated the B.U.P…

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MR. J. A. MOORE Largely Attended Funeral Guard of Honour Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 12

The funeral of Mr. James A. Moore, of Mary' st. Dungog, which took place on Anzac Day, was one of the most largely attended yet seen in the…

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Late Mrs. W. Simpson

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

The late Mrs. Simpson, widow of the late Mr. William Simpson, who predeceased her by six years, was a native of the Braidwood district, where…

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Late Mr. J. A. Moore Sudden Death of Worthy Resident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

As was reported briefly in last Tuesday's issue of the "Chronicle," the death occurred early last Monday morning of Mr. James A. Moore…

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Death of a Member

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

It was with deep regret that the club lost one of its most cheery and unassuming members, "Jim" Moore. With true sporting spirit he always…

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Death of Harry Bloomfield Coroner's Inquiry Held. Verdict of Accidental Death. Lengthy Evidence

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

The Coroner, Mr. W. T. Seaward, of Scone, returned a verdict of accidental death, following the inquiry into the death of Harry Bloomfield (35), from injuries received on a road accident at Antiene, on 8th March, 1939, at the Muswellbrook Court…

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Obituary Victims of Sunday Night's Accident. Olive Muir and Allan Edden

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 7

The sympathy of every citizen on the coalfields went out to the bereaved parents of the two youthful victim's of Sunday…

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GLOUCESTER Late Mr. J. Wand Anzac Day Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 6

Mr. John Ward, a resident of Stratford, died a few days ago after a short illness. Deceased was 80 years of age, and had resided in this…

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Death of Mr James Andrews

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

Quite a gloom was cast over the little community of Greenlands on Saturday when it became known that Mr James Andrews, aged 71, of…

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An Appreciation Late Mr. H. R. Martin Devotion to Duty

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 8

There was laid to rest in the Rookwood cemetery on April 25 in brilliant sunshine the earthly remains of Herbert R. Martin, late general manager of the Dairy…

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