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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

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Death of Mr. W. Mannall

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 5

Mr. Walter Mannall, a former resident of West Maitland, died in hospital at North Sydney last night. He had not been in good…

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The Late Mr. John Mosman

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 4

The late Mr. John Douglas Mosman, who died at his mother’s residence, Rutherford, on Saturday, February 22, after a…

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Mystery Death of Kurri Miner

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

Detective Sergeant Sutherland, of West Maitland, is investigating the death of Bert Machin, 56, of…

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Death Of Mrs. Mary Haggarty

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON, Tuesday, — Mrs Mary Haggarty, who was well-known throughout the district died in the Danger Cottage Hospital…

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Chaplain Solemnly Curses Innkeepers at Funeral

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 1

A solemn curse was laid upon innkeepers who put methylated spirits in seamen's beer by the Rev. Thomas Elkington, chaplain of the Missions to…

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Obituary Mr. Andrew Bowie

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Andrew Bowie, late of Bellbird at the age of [?]7 years. He is survived by a grown-up family…

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Obituary Mr. Donald Beaton

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 2

Mr. Donald Beaton died a[?] his home at Barrington recently. He was born there in 1881 and was on the land all his life He was a member of one…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Elsley

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 1

The death took place, suddenly, on Sunday last, of Mrs. Mary Elsley, wife of Mr. William George Elsley, of St. Aubins, Scone, an…

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Fire in Coffin on Morning Before Funeral

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

A coffin was charred and the body of a woman awaiting burial was scorched in a house in Short Sreet…

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Death of Singleton Native

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 2

Mrs Gladys Lee, who was a Singleton native, passed away unexpectedly at her home at Stockton on Sun- day last. Deceased had been in…

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Death Of Former Singletonian

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 7

SINGLETON, Thurs. — M Gladys Lee, a former Singletian died at her residence Stockton on Sunday last…

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Death of Mr George Mead

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 5

The death occurred at his residence at Corona-st., Hamilton, early this morning, of Mr. George William Mead, who for a number…

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OBITUARY Mrs. D. RUGGERI

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 2

The death occurred at her home in New Lambton on Tuesday, of Mrs. Ruggeri, Senr., relict of the late Mr. Dominic Ruggeri. In earlier years the family…

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Obituary the Late Mrs. Mary Elsley

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 2

The sudden passing, on Sunday last, of Mrs. Mary Elsley, of St. Aubins, Scone, came as a stunning blow to members of the family and…

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The Late Mr. Joseph Hammonds

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 6

BRANXTON—The death occurred suddenly recently of Mr. Joseph Hammonds, of Rothbury-st., North Rothbury at the age…

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Death of Singleton Native

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

Mr. Sidney George, a native of Singleton, and a personality who was well-known in the district for a great many years, passed away at…

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Death Of former Singletonian

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 6

The Death took place in Junee during the week of Mr Sidney George a former Singletonian. The late Mr. George who was…

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Obituary Mrs. Devine

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 2

Mrs. Devine, of New Lambton, and one of the pioneers of Clarence Town, has passed away. Her mortal remains will be brought to Dungog…

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Death Of Mrs. D. Ruggeri

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 5

RAYMOND TERRACE: The death occurred at New Lambton of Mrs. D. Ruggeri, who was well known in the Raymond Terrace…

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Death of Mr. W. T. Ellis

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 5

After Ave weeks’ Illness, Mr. William Thomas Ellis, of “Forest Bill,” Oakhampton, died at his borne last night at the age of 73…

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