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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1948

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Obituary Late Mr. W. J. T. Storey

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 2

QUIRINDI, Thursday.—Mr. William James Tennant Storey died in the Quirindi Hospital at the age of 69 years…

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OBITUARY Mr. JAMES J. STOWELL

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 3

There was considerable regret among close who knew firm when word came along on Monday morning that J. J. Stowell, known better as 'Jimmy James' had been…

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Funeral Fund At Homeville

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 4

At the meeting of the Homeville Funeral Fund committee, presided over by Mr. M. Savertsen the secretary (Mr. E…

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Death of Miss Annie Greenhalgr

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 3

SINGLETON, Friday. — Miss Annie Greenhaigh, a well-known district identity, died in the Dangar Cottage Hospital. She was 65…

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Obituary: Kathleen Kellaher

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 5

The town was shocked on Thursday morning of last week when news came through of the passing of Kathleen Kellaher,…

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Obituary Mrs. Bridget Maddox

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK, Friday. — The death occurred of Mrs. Bridget Jane Maddox, of Muswellbrook at her son’s residence…

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Obituary Mrs. Esther Kerr

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 5

Mrs. Esther Kerr, who died on April 11, was one of Cessnock's oldest and most respected citizens. Born fit Stanhope 88 years ago. she came to…

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Death Of Miss A. Greenhalgh

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 2

SINGLETON, Friday.— Miss Annie Greenhalgh, of Warkworth, who died in the Dangar Cottage Hospital, Singleton, was born at…

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Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Susan Witt

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 5

The death occurred on Wednesday, 12th April, of Mrs. E. S. Witt, relict of the late William Witt, of Karuah, in her 84th year. The deceased lady…

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Obituary Mr. J. J. Stowell

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 2

The death occurred in Newcastle recently as the result of a train accident of Mr. James J. Stowell, or as he was more…

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Death of Mr. George Hoddle

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 1

Widespread regret was expressed throughout the Upper Hunter and in many parts of the State on Sunday, when it was learned…

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Death of Queen’s Godmother

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 1

LONDON, May 4.—The death has occurred of Mrs. Arthur James, Godmother to the Queen, and a famous Edwardian beauty…

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Obituary Andrew Rae

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 7

The passing of Andrew Rae removes one of the best known bandsmen in the State. He was born in Helensburgh 73 years ago. He became a first-class…

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Death of an Old Digger

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 2

Mr. Phillip Oswald, who had resided in the Singleton district for the past 20 years, passed away in Dangar Cottage…

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Obituary Frank Coleman

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 2

The death occurred at Woolgoolga on Saturday, April 17, of Frank Coleman, a well known resident of Stroud and Bulahdelah districts. About eight…

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Funeral Of Mrs. F. G. Payne

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 3

The funeral of Mrs. Florence Georgena Payne will leave the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. J. Denny, of 38 William-st.,…

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Death of Mr. E. P. Connell

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 3

Mr. Edward Patrick Connell suffered a heart attack and died at the residence of his son-in-law end daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J…

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Death Of Mr. O. R. Watson

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 6

SINGLETON, Wed.—Mr. Oscar Roland Watson, of 70 York-street, Singleton, died at his residence early this morning…

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OBITUARY Mrs. M. DEVEREUX

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday last, of Mrs. M. Devereux, of Ash Island, at the age of 78 years. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at Sandgate…

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OBITUARY Mrs. Jas. MORGAN

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 3

The death has occurred of Mrs. Jas. Morgan, of Mayfield who was well known as the hostess of the Clare Castle Hotel, some years Ego. Her death occurring last Thursday…

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