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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Late Mr. R. S. Collard

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 6

In addition to tho list published in yesterday's issue of those who forwarded wreaths on the occasion of the funeral of Mr. R. Stanley Collard, one…

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ABERGLASSLYN Death of Mrs. C. Cant

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 9

A gloom was cast over Aberglasslyn and districts when it became known that Mrs. C. Cant, an old and highly respected resident, had passed away…

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Obituary

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 3

Saturday's abnormal heat took toll of the life of one of the most wellknown and highly respected citizens of Singleton and district, in the…

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Obituary Mary Ann Paviour

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 2

After being an inmate of a Sydney hospital for over 12 months, the death occurred this morning, at the age of 70 years, of Mary Ann Paviour, of…

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Obituary Mrs. Frances Cooke

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 5

Mrs. Frances Cooke, aged 63, died lit her late residence at Rose-street, West Maitland, early last night, following an illness of five weeks. Her…

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Arm Severed Death of Cyclist NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 3

Walter Stewart, 26, was fatally injured when his bicycle skidded at Hamilton. Stewart was carrying a sheet of plate steel-under his arm, and,…

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Obituary

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

During the past few days there has been no less than seven deaths in and about Scone, and in each instance, the prevailing heat-wave…

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Undertaker Killed at Funeral

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

A motor-car knocked down and fatally injured Mr. Edward Badcock, Senior Magistrate of Lymington (Hampshire, Eng.),…

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Death of Mrs. M. A. Bromhead

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

A link dating back to early Scone was broken on Sunday last when Mrs. Mary Ann Bromhead, widow of the rate Mr. John Bromhead, one of the…

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Death of Mrs. M. McDonald

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

The death took place, at her home, "Duiskey," Bunnan, early on Sunday last, of Mrs. Margaret McDonall, relict of the late Mr. John McDonald,…

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Death of Mr. A. S. Munro

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

There passed on in the Scott Memorial Hospital, yesterday, Mr. Alexander Stuart Munro, an old and well-known resident of the district for…

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Obituary. Mr. J. Kellner

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday last in Dungog Cottage Hospital of Mr. John Kellner,' of Wallarobba. He wag aged 84 years and lived in…

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Obituary Mrs. Ellen Ryan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Ellen Ryan, aged 84 years, died at her late residence, 60 Lee-street, West Maitland, on January 14, following an illness of two weeks. Her…

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Death of Mrs. John Bromhead Scone

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 6

The death has occurred of Mrs. Bromhead, 86, widow of John Bromhead, one of Scone's earliest residents. Surviving sons are Mr. W. S…

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Death Roll of 78. Nearly 100 Homes Destroyed. Victorian Bush Fires

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

The death roll in Victoria as the result of heat and bush fires last week totalled 78. The gravest fears are felt for dozens of other…

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Death of Cricket Official

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 10

Mr. Herbert H. Cush, who was a popular figure in cricket circles, having been president of the Glebe District Cricket Club for many years, died…

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Death of Padre Ardlethan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 4

After a long illness, the Rev. Father Thomas Mulling, parish priest of Ardlethan, died on Saturday, aged 61. He was padre to tho l2th and 15th Light…

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Death of Former Singleton Resident

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 2

A gloom was cast over Denman and district when it became known that Mr James Edward Spinks had passed away suddenly at his home at…

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DENMAN Death of Mr. J. E. Spinks DENMAN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

A gloom was cast over Denman and district when it became known that Mr. James Edward Spinks had passed away suddenly at his home at…

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Obituary Mrs. W. Mcpherson

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

The oldest townswoman of Raymond Terrace, in the person of Mrs. William McPherson, died at her home, Swan St., Raymond Terrace, on Saturday…

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