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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1949

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Death of Mrs. Tilden

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mrs. Linda Palmer Tilden, better known as Mrs. Linda Littlejohn, died at the Scottish Hospital on Monday after…

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Death of Mr. J. J. McGIRR

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. J. J. G. McGirr, a brother of the Premier, Mr. James McGirr died last night at the Mater Miserlcordiae…

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OBITUARY Mrs. J. T. PALMER

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 5

The death occurred on Tuesday last of Mrs. Amy Palmer, relict of the late Mr. [?] Palmer of Raymond Terrace. (A fuller report will be given)…

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Obituary : the Late Mrs Eleanor Bridge

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 4

There passed away at Brentwood Hospital, Musuwellbrook, on Saturday last, Mrs. Eleanor Bridge, a most highly respected…

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Obituary Late Mr. Walter Self

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 5

Mr. Walter Self died at his home in Pelton on March 12. The late Mr. Self, who was 43 years of age, had not enjoyed good health…

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Late Mr. Thomas Hicks

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 1

Mr. Thomas Hicks, a lifelong resident of the town, died at Brentwood Hospital on Wednesday last, after an illness extending over live year…

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Late Mr. Ernest G. Durham

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 8

Mr. Ernest G. Durham, who died suddenly in Sydney, served with the 34th Battalion, A.I.F., in the 1914-18 war, and was severely wounded in the…

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Death of Mrs. Violet Farrell

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 4

The death occurred in Newcastle General Hospital on Wednesday of Mrs. Violet Farrell, aged 46 years, of Wyong, a…

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Aberdeen News. Obituary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 4

The death occured at Aberdeen on Saturday last of Mrs. Eleanor Bridge, at the age of 65. Deceased was born in County Limerick, Ireland, and came…

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Obituary Miss M. McDONALD

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 1

The death occurred in the Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone, on Monday night, of Miss Mary McDonald, old and esteemed…

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The Late Mr. Steve King

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1949 · page 5

DENMAN: The late Mr. Steven King, who died in Sydney, arrived in Australia when a small child with his parents,…

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Death of German Prince

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1949 · page 1

STUTTGART, March 26.—The death has occurred of Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia, after a long illness. The Prince, who…

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Death of Mrs. V. Farrell

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1949 · page 2

SINGLETON, Saturday. — Mrs. Violet Fen[?] aged 46, died in the Newcastle General Hospital. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs…

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Death Of Sawyer’s Gully Resident

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1949 · page 2

The late Mr. J. M. Farrell, of Sawyer’s Gully, who passed away last week, was 84 years of age. Deceased was well known…

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Obituary Late Mr. John Ferguson

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 1

Mr. John Ferguson, who died at the Royal Newcastle Hospital, was born at lumbhill, Scotland, 67 years ago. He spent most of his life in…

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Homeville Funeral Fund

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 2

Mr. J. Pratt presided at the monthly committee meeting of the Homeville Funeral Fund held in St. Luke’s Parish Hall…

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Sudden Death of Mrs. Bivens

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

Mrs, Isabel Bivens, of Aberdare-road, Aberdare, died suddenly at her home this morning. Her husband predeceased lier 10…

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Death of Mrs. Violet Farrell

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

The death occurred in Newcastle General Hospital on Wednesday of Mrs Violet Farrell, aged 46 years, of Wybong, a daughter of the late Mr…

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12,000 Miles Trip to Funeral

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

NEW YORK, March 29.— The Sydney girl, Dorothy McGain, 25, has reached Boody (Illinois) after a 12,000 miles trip to attend…

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Late Mr. Ternest G. Durham

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 4

MUSWELLBROOK: Mr. Ernest G. Durham, who died suddenly in Sydney, served with the 34th Battalion, A.I.F., in the 1914…

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