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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

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Obituary Mrs. Vic.' Sansom

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 3

The sorrowful news was received, that the death occurred at Gloucester in a private hospital, on Saturday afternoon of Mrs. V. Sansom, after sin illness…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Elizabeth McCORKINDALE

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth McCorkindale, who passed away in the Kurri Kurri District Hospital after a short…

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Death of Canon Cakebread

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

The death occurred on Tuesday morning of Canon Cakebread, the Rector of Randwick, where he had laboured for many years. He was…

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FORSTER Late Mr. H. Wright Worthy Citizen Forster

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 3

After a comparatively short illness, the death occurred on Wednesday morning of Mr. Harold Thomas Wright, a well-known…

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Obituary Lena Isobel Sansom

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

In Narraweema Private Hospital, Gloucester, at about 5.45 p.m. on Saturday last, the death took place of Mrs. Lena Isobel Sansom, wife of…

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Obituary Mrs. Sarah J. Rigby

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 5

The death took place this morning of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rigby, relict of the late Charles Rigby, at the residence of her…

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Obituary. Mr. E. J. Halliday

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

The death occurred at his home, "Eul[?] Killara, on Wednesday last of Mr. J. Halliday, at the age of 81 years. The late Mr. Halliday, who…

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Death of a Seaman Man Charged with Murder. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

At Redfern Police Court to-day, Timothy Ryan, 44, a labourer, was remanded until February 17th on a charge of having on February 8th…

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Death of His Holiness The Pope Severe Heart Attacks Rome, February 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 7

His Holiness the Pope, whose health had been the cause of grave anxiety during the last few days, died early…

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Death of Pope Pious XI. Succumbs to Heart Attacks (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Vatican City, Thursday Night. His Holiness Pope Pius XI. died early this morning

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

His condition on Wednesday night was reported serious. He suffered two heart attacks, and from the second was not expected to…

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Mayor's Sympathy Death Of The Pope

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

"On behalf of the citizens of West Maitland, I extend to the Roman Catholic community, particularly in our own locality, heartfelt sympathy…

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Obituary Mrs. S. Fairhall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 4

After a short illness, an old resident of East Maitland, Mrs. Emily Fairhall, wife of Mr. Steve Fairhall, died suddenly in Maitland Hospital. Born…

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Mr. Barney Allen Death Of Well-Known Sportsman MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 1

The death occurred early to-day of Mr. Barney Allen, one of Australia's best-known bookmakers and horse-owners. His experience on the turf…

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Death of Child While Under Anaesthetic Doctor Questioned Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 8

Mr. C. T. Wood, the Acting City Coroner, on the application of the child's father, adjourned until next Monday an inquest on a three-year-old…

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OBITUARY Late Mr. R. Sivyer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 3

The funeral of the late Mr. Reuben Sivyer, of Halton, took place on Friday. A large gathering of friends and relatives filled the Eccleston Church…

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Pioneer Passes Late Mrs. M. Harris Native of Belfast Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

A grand old pioneer, Mrs. M. Harris, died on Sunday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. B. S. Burhmann of Broke…

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Death of Mrs Maria Harris

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

Mrs Maria Harris, relict of the late Edward Harris, died yesterday at the residence of a daughter, Mrs B. S. Burgmann, Broke, and many…

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MORPETH Death Of Child After Brief Illness

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 3

Beverley Wilson, the younger infant daughter of Sir. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson, of High-street, Morpeth, died in the Maitland…

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Local and General News Death of Mr Geo. Redman

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

The death of Mr George Redman, a very old identity of the Jerry's Plains district, occurred on Friday morning in the Dangar Cottage…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Frances Cook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 7

The funeral of Mrs. Frances Cook left her late residence recently. The Rev. A. H. Venn officiated. The late Mrs. Cook was well known…

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