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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

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Death of Most Rev. Dr. M. Kelly Catholic Archbishop of Sydney. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 6

Archbishop Kelly died at 10 minutes to 1 to-day. He was the oldest prelate in the world. Dceased was 90 years of age last…

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Inquest Over Death of Mr Reginald Playford Coroner Adds Rider Concerning Driving Licences

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 6

An inquest was held this afternoon over the death of Mr Reginald Playford, who died as the result of heart failure while driving…

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Obituary Mrs. Florence Mabee Cromin

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 3

The death capuired in the Maitland Hospital, on February 21, of Mrs. Florence M. Cronies, wife of Mr. Con Cronin June., of High-street, East…

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Obituary Late Mr. J. Whyburn

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

The [?] of Mr. Jeremiah Whyburn aged 77 years, occurred rather suddenly at Bishop’s Bridge. Mr. Whyburn left home with his…

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The Late Mrs. Ellen Smith

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

The passing, following a short illness, at her home in Kelly-street, Scone, on Wednesday afternoon last, of Mrs. Ellen Smith, wife of Mr…

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The Late Mr. Buckle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 4

Mr. W. H. Childs (ex-Commissioner of Police), of Rose Bay, wrote making a suggestion that a memorial plaque, suitably inscribed, be erected…

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Obituary Death at Wollongong

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 4

A gloom was cast over the community on Monday evening test when the death occurred (suddenly) of Mr. Matthew Frost, beloved husband of…

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A Tribute Late Mr. J. Sullivan

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 4

A glooms was cast over the [?] particularly Loath Park and D[?]gworth, when it become known that Mr. John Sullivan had passed away,…

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Death of Garage Mechanic

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 2

Bruce King, 26, a mechanic, who was badly injured last week when some petrol exploded in the garage at Wagga where he was employed,…

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Obituary Mrs. Annie Sheehy

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 2

There passed away recently at the Muter Miser[?]ordian Hospital, [?] Mrs. Annie Sheehy, relict of the late Maurice Sheehy, of Miller’s…

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Obituary Mr. E. H. Todd

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 4

Tho death occurred in the Maitland Hospital on March 7 of Mr. Ernest Hamilton Todd, aged 46 years. The cortege left Fry’s Parlours on…

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Funeral of Late Archbishop Kelly the Last Rites of the Church. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 2

The last rites in connection with the funeral of the late Archbishop Kelly in the crypt at St. Mary's Cathedral this…

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Funeral of Archbishop Kelly

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 3

The funeral of the late Archbishop Kelly was witnessed by 70,000 people Dr. Gilroy his successor, referred to him in a panegyric as a "truly great man"…

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Death of the Earth

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 4

Camille Flammarion, the [?] astronomer, says that in all [?] bllity, notwithstanding all the [?] stances which threaten it. the [?]…

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Obituary Late Richard Drysdale

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 8

The death of Richard Drysdale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Drysdale, of Stanford-street, Kurri Kurri, which occurred at…

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Archbishop Kelly's Funeral Large Crowds Line Route

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 4

"Archbishop Kelly was singularly blessed by Nature and by grace. The basis of his greatness was the spirituality of his life. He was essentially…

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Obituary Mrs. F. H. Holbert

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

Mrs. F. H. Holbert, of "Limekilns," Tea Gardens, passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 74 years. The burial will take place this…

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Obituary. Mr. Charles W. Hodges

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 1

Mr. Charles William Hodges passed away on February 29 at "Tremayne" Convalescent Home, Ashfield, after a short illness, aged 74 years…

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Stirring Tribute The Late Archbishop Kelly Funeral Ceremonies

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

Profound tribute of respect to the late Prelate was evident in the vast concourse of people assembled to witness and take part in the funeral…

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Early Day Overlander Death of Mr. Charles Parish

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

Born at Hilldale, the death in his 82nd year of Mr. Charles Parish took place at "Melbee," Dungog, on Tuesday last. A man who never took…

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