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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Life-long Singleton Resident Passes Death of Mr Alf. Howlett

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 2

The passing of Mr Alfred HOwlett, who passed away at his home this morning, removes from Singleton one who was born here, and…

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Death of Mr. Alf. Howlett

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 3

SINGLETON, Thursday.—The death took place of Mr Alfred Howelett, a native of Singleton, at his residence on Cambridge-st.,…

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OBITUARY Dr. J. B. MEREDITH

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 4

A wave of profound sorrow passed over the Raymond Terrace and adjoining districts when it was announced that Dr. J. B. Meredith had died in Maitland…

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Late Mrs. Hayes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

The late Mrs. Hayes, widow of the late Mr. A. T. Hayes, of the Department of Education, who was accidentally killed at Lismore…

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Death of Mrs. A. Stewart

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

We regret to announce the death of Mrs. A. Stewart, of Cumberland-street, which occurred yesterday afternoon…

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Death of Mr. E. G. Carrington

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

After an niness extending over a period of almost two years, Mr.[?] George Carrington, of 266 High street West…

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Death of Mr J. T. Redman

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred at Brentwood Hospital, Muswellbrook, on Sunday last of Mr John Thomas Redman, at the age of 86 years. The late Mr…

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Coolongolook Tragedy Death of Mr. Thos. Shelton

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

Residents of the Coolongolook district were shocked on Monday when the news spread that Mr. Thomas Shelton, aged 69, had been found…

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Obituary Mr. W. J. Taylor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

The death of Mr. W. J. Taylor, a well-known resident of Maitland, occurred at his home, Woodville, on Sunday morning. He is survived by…

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LOCHINVAR Death of Mr. Vincent Ryan

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 4

A former resident of the Lochinvar district, Mr. Vincent Ryan, passed away in Sydney following an operation. The…

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Death of Mrs. E. J. Carter

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 3

QUIRINDI Saturday. — Mrs. Eliza Jane Carter passed away suddenly at her home, “Iona,” Warrah Creek Deceased, who…

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Death of Mrs. A. S. STEPHENS Branxton Resident

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 6

One of Branxton’s oldest residents, Mrs. Sarah Ann Stephens, relict of the late Thomas Stephens (who predeceased her about…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Farrow

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 3

The remains of Mrs. Louisa Matilda Farrow, of Hunter-st., West Maitland, were laid to rest in the Presbyterian Cemetery,…

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Death of Cricket Selector

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 5

BRISBANE Monday.—Mr. J. H. Holdsworth, who had been a State cricket selector since Queensland entered the Sheffield…

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Death of Mrs. A. Thorley

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Monday. — The death took place at her residence, “Mackerston,” Mr. Thorley, on Friday night, of Mrs. Adeline…

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Death of Mr. John Low, Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

Mr. John Low, for many years manager of Hunter the Stationer Ltd., Newcastle, died on Friday night last at [?]uka Private Hospital. Mr…

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Death of Mr. S. J. Snape

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 6

There passed away in Quirindi Hospital on 2nd January, Mr. Samuel James Snape, aged 73 years, after a few months of…

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Death of Mrs Adeline Alma Thorley

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday at her residence, "Mackersten," Mount Thorley. of Mrs Adeline Alma Thorley, wife of Mr Frank Thorley, and…

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Death of Mrs. Olive Harris

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Tuesday. — The death took place at the Dangar Cottage Hospital yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Olive Jane Harris,…

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Death of Mrs. Lily Mackay

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 3

WINGHAM Tuesday A highly respected resident of the manning [?] district, Mrs. Lily MacKay passed away at the old home stead…

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