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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

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Death of N.z., Labour Leader

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1947 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.). Tuesday. —The death is announce of Mr. D. G. Sullivan, Minister [?] Supply and industries and…

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Death Of Putty Resident

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 7

SINGLETON, Wed. —Mrs. Mary Ann Burgess, 52, of Putty, died in the Dangar Cottage Hospital yesterday afternoon. A husband and…

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Death Of Captain Tinkler

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wed.—Captain G. P. Tinler, who died in Sydney yesterday was well-known in shipping circles. He was connected with the…

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Death of Former Singleton Resident

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 2

The death occurred unexpectedly at Brisbane on Monday night of Mr. John Sternbeck, a former resident of Mt. Thorley. In recent years,…

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Death of Mrs. Mary Pearce

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 5

The death occurred at her residence, 55, Bank-st., East Maitland, this morning, of Mrs. Mary Hamilton Pearce…

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The Late Mrs. Lilian Corinda Bell

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 1

Floral tributes forwarded to the funeral of the late Mrs. Lilian Corinda Bell, of "Bundarraga," Scone:…

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The late Mr. F. J. Pillidge

Maitland Mercury · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 4

The death occurred on March 81, at his residence, George-st., East Maitland, of Mr. Fred J. Pillidge, a well known and…

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Death of Mr. James Campion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 3

Mr. James Campion died at the age of 93 years, at his home, Roselea, Mornington, near Gunnedah. Mr. Campion had carried on farming and…

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Obituary Mrs. R. Cox

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 4

The Lane family has suffered another bereavement within a week. Mrs. R. Cox. of High Street, West Maitland, who was a daughter of the…

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Obituary Mr. John Lloyd

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 2

There was a very sad occurrence in Dungog when Mr John Lloyd died. He was at home alone for the week-end and neighbours did not notice him…

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Obituary Mr. E. A. Barwick

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 1

The death took place on Wednesday last, at his home, "Quondah." Willow Tree, of Mr. Ernest Albert Barwick, former well-known…

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Obituary Mr. E. J. Mallet

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 2

Mr. Edward James Mallet, father of Mrs. Beryl Cook, of Kalingo Street, Bellbird, died at his residence at Byron Bay on March 31, after a lengthy…

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Death of Henry Ford From Farm Boy To Millionaire

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 4

Henry Ford died at Detroit on Tuesday last at the age of 83, but until 18 months ago he was still…

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Death of Mr. W. C. Christian. Well-known Racing Identity

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 1

Well-known grazier and racehorse owner, Mr. William Charles Mark Christian, of "Walli House," West Maitland, died at his late residence at…

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OBITUARY Mr. John Alexander

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1947 · page 5

The death occurred at the residence of his sister. Miss Alice Alexander in Russell Street, Branxton, of Mr John Alexander at the age…

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Death of Mrs Margaret Moss

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

The death occurred early this afternoon of Mrs. Margaret Jane Moss, wife of Mr. Giles Moss, at her residence at Dunolly. The deceased,…

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Death Of Dunolly Resident

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 5

SINGLETON, Tuesday. — Mrs. Margaret Jane Moss, wife of Mr. Giles Moss, of Dunolly, died yesterday afternoon at her residence…

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Death of Cr. John Riley

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 1

Cr. John Riley, of "Eulalia," Gundy, one of the best known figures in the public life of the Upper Hunter over a period of many…

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Sudden Death Of Muswellbrook Resident

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK: The sudden death of Mrs. Grace Vera Reynolds, of Mitchell-st., Muswellbrook, has brought sorrow to the…

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Death Of Upper Hunter Resident

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK: The death occurred in Sydney of Mr. Chas. Lahey, a well-known contractor, who had carried on his calling in the…

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