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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1947

988 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 50

Car Accident Causes Death of Aged Man

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 3

An unfortunate road accident occurred on April 10th which ultimately resulted in the death of Mr. Ernest John Daintree and the serious injury…

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The Late Mrs. Muriel Cox

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 14 May 1947 · page 4

The unexpected passing of Mrs. Muriel Mary Cox, of 67 High strret West Maitland took place at the Maitland Hospital on…

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Tribute to the Late Mr. Buchan

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 6

SINGLETON, Thurs.—“It is not necessary for me to mention the good points of the date Mr. C. A. Buchan,” said the chairman of…

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OBITUARY Cr. GEORGE J. RUSSELL

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 3

Amidst a wave of regret all over the Lower Hunter, Newcastle and elsewhere the death of Cr. G. J. Russell was announced on Wednesday last. He had…

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OBITUARY Mr. HERBERT J. SMITH

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

The march of time has been unkind to Raymond Terrace during the past week as on Friday last, it removed by death one of our prominent and useful citizens…

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Late Mrs Ellen Cunneen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 1

The death took place at the Centauer Private Hospital, Newcastle, of Mrs. Ellen Cunnen, of Muswellbrook, in her 83rd. year. She was predeceased…

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The Late Mr. Chas. Buchan

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON, Friday. —Before commencing the monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire; Council the President (Cr. A. C Marshall)…

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Aberdeen News Late Mr. J. Knight

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 4

A very old resident of the district, Mr. J. Knight, passed on recently. Mr. Knight was born in England 93 years ago, and came to Australia and…

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Directors Pay Tribute to Late Mr Buchan

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 5

Before commencing their monthly meeting, the Dangar Cottage Hospital Board of Directors on Wednesday night made…

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Death of Mr. Jack Knight

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 5

The death occurred in the Scott Memorial Hospital on Sunday, 4th May, of Mr. Jack Knight, at the age of 93 years. The late Mr…

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Unemployed Funeral Fund (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 4

Sir,—For the information of the old members and financial members of the Cessnock Unemployed and Relief Workers' Funeral Assistance Fund, I would…

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Death of Mrs. Lips-combe, Snr

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 5

During the progress of the Manning Shire Council meeting on Monday morning, the Shire Engineer, Mr. J. H. F. Lipscombe, received the sad…

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Obituary Mrs. Marion Brown

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 7

A well-known and very respected identity of Cessnock. Mrs. Marion Brown, passed away in the Cessnock Hospital on Tuesday last…

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Obituary Mr. I. Rossington

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 1

The death took place, yesterday, in Scone, following a protracted illness, of Mr. Isaiah Rossington, of Gundy, widely and favorably…

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Death Of Mr. H. J. Smith

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 5

One of the best known men of the Raymond Terrace district, Mr. H. J. Smith, died in the Mater Hospital He had been in fading health…

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Death Of Mrs. Chamberlain

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 2

The death occurred at Maitland Hospital, after a serious illness, of Mrs. Joan Chamberlain, of Oakhampton…

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Death of Miss McKENZIE

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 3

The death has occurred of Miss Margaret McKenzle, St. Bolwarrs, The funeral, will leave her late residence at 10 a.m. to-morrow…

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Death of Miss Susan Williams, Broke

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 2

Miss Susan Williams, who had lived in this district all her life, passed away, in Dangar Cottage Hospital yesterday. She was 75 years of…

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Obituary the Late Mr. Oliver Edwards

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. Oliver Edwards was largely attended on Thursday last at Beresfield Crematorium, where the Rev. Dickson officiated…

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Death Of Singleton District Residents

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON, Tuesday.—Miss Susan Williams, who had lived in this district all her life, died in the Dangar Cottage Hospital…

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