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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1942

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Obituary James Hazlett

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 2

Death occurred suddenly on January 8 at Seaham of Mr. James Hazlett, who was the local puntman. The late Mr. Hazlett was 57 years of age…

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Obituary Mrs. W. J. Pinkerton

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 1

It is with very real regret that we record the death of Mrs. W. J Pinkerton, of Gum Flat, Gundy, which took place on Sunday last at the…

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Japs Claim Death of General Bennett No Confirmation From London (Australian Associated Dress)

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 1

LONDON Jan. 12.—Confirmation is lacking in [?]quarters in London of a Japanese claim, quoted by Berlin-radio, to have captured Major-General .H. Gordon Bennett, General Officer Commanding the Australian forces…

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Big A.I.F. Battle Believed Imminent Tokio Report of Death of Major-General Gordon Bennett Kuala Lumpur Said to be in Japanese Hands SINGAPORE

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 2

After an early unconfirmed claim that the General Officer Commanding the Australian forces in Malaya, Major-General Gordon Bennett, had been captured, the Tokio radio declared that Major-General Gordon Bennett was killed when 30,000 British troops were routed in the Slim River area north of Kuala Lumpur. No confirmation is…

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Late News Knox and the Navy No Confirmation of Japanese Claim of Capture or Death of Major-general Gordon Bennett Big A.I.F. Action Pending Dutch Garrisons Fighting Well—allies Helping Them Heavy Artillery Duels in Philippines Suspected Sabotage at Brisbane. Firemen Lose Their Lives Washington

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 1

The Secretary for the Navy (ColKnox, said to-day : "I would not be frank if I led you to believe you could expect favorable and…

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Death of Former Singleton Resident

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred in Dangar Cottage Hospital early this morning of Mrs Mary Knight, aged 80 years, wife of Mr William Knight, of…

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Death of Mrs. Olive Jane Harris

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 2

The death occurred in the Dangar Cottage Hospital on Monday afternoon last of Mrs Olive Jane Harris, wife of Mr Austin Owen Harris, of…

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Obituary Mrs. C. Shearman

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 3

Mrs. C. Shearman, relict of the late Mr. David Shearman, of Williamstown passed away on Thursday last, at the age of 64 years. The deceased lady was on a…

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Obituary Mr. Alf Eagleton

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 3

Mr. Alf. Eagleton, of Clarencetown died in Maitland hospital, on Tuesday where he had been a patient for about three weeks. He was a native of…

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The Late Mrs. W. J. Pinkerton

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

The late Mrs. Pinkerton, wife of Mr. W. J. Pinkerton, of "Gum Flat," Gundy, to whose passing in the Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone, on Sunday…

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Obituary Mrs. Margaret Maybury

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

At the advanced age of 79 years the death, occurred in the M.R.D. Hospital, Taree, on Tuesday, of Mrs. Margaret Maybury, who had been a…

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Death of Mr. John James Shannon Highly Respected Merriwa Grazier

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

The death occurred early on Saturday afternoon last at his residence, "Wyndham," Merriwa, of Mr. John James Shannon, following a…

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Death of Mr. John James Shannon. Highly-respected District Grazier

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 3

The death occurred early on Saturday afternoon last at his residence, "Wyndham," Merriwa, of Mr. John James Shannon, following a…

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Death of Mr. Geo. Binnie

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 5

QUIRINDI Saturday.—The death of Mr. George Binnie removed one of the district’s oldest and best known residents—…

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Death of Mr. Edward Neems

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 5

SCONE, Saturday.—The death occurred of Mr. Edward Neems, of Parkville, at the age of 80. He had suffered a long illness,…

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Death of Mrs. Emily Cox

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 2

At the age of 88, and after a residence of 60 years in the district, the death bag occurred of Mrs. Emily Elizabeth Cox, relict…

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Death of Duke of Connaught

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 1

LONDON Jan 16.—The Duke of Connaught, great [?] of the King, died to-day, aged 91. He was the seventh child and last…

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Death of Nazi General

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 1

LONDON Jan 18—The Soviet Tass Agency stated that the death of Marshal von Reichenan did not surliest well informed…

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Late Mr Alf. Howlett Wealth of Floral Tributes

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 4

The funeral of the late Mr. Alf. Howlett, who passed away on January 7, was well attended and was representative of all sections of the…

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Death of Mr. John Hayes

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Monday. — The death took place at his residence at Bulga on Saturday of Mr. John Hayes, who was Known…

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