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Hunter Valley · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1950

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Death of Former Singletonian

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

The death occurred on Thursday evening last of Mr. Albert Victor (Luke) Hosie, of Hurstville. He had not enjoyed the…

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Death Of Mr. W. H. Stewart

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

Mr. William Henry Stewart, a prominent Maitland bowler, collapsed and died suddenly at his home at East Maitland on…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Catherine Peart

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 3

Mrs. Cathering Cairns Peart well known in the district, passed away at the Cessnock Hospital yesterday afternoon at the age of 83…

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Obituary Mrs. H. J. Gardiner

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 4

MUSWELLBROOK, Wed.—The death occurred at Brentwood Hospital of Mrs. Rita Gardiner, wife of Mr. Herbert John…

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Obituary Mrs. J. F. Wilkinson

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 2

A feeling of sadness was felt in town this afternoon when it was learned of the death of Mrs Margaret Ellen Wilkinson,…

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Obituary Mr. James Porter

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 5

Mr. James Porter, of Dowling-st., Dungog, who was killed in a motor cycle accident at Dunn’s Creek, near Paterson, was well…

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Council Tributes To Late Mr. James Sad Blow To District

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 7

The death of Mr. Rowley James Jnr. came as a blow to the district, the President (Cr. McGoldrick) said at a meeting of…

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Obituary Mr. J. C. Bowman

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 2

SINGLETON, Thursday. — Mr. James Cec[?]an, eldest son of the late [?] and Mrs. James Bowman, [?] Strowan, Jerry’s…

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Death of Motor Cyclist Coroner Suggests New Legislation

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 8

It was to be hoped that the legislature would shortly consider raising the age at which licences for motor…

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Obituary Mr. W. Halton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 4

SINGLETON, Sat.—Mr. William Halton, 79, of Howe’s Valley, died in the Danger Cottage Hospital, Singleton…

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Death Of Rugby League Enthusiast

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 5

BRISBANE, Monday. — Phil Eve, who was well-known to Queensland and New South Wales Rugby League followers,…

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Sudden Death of Mr. T. M. Woodlands

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 2

One of the best-known figures in the county press of New South Wales, Mr. Thomas Manning Woodlands, died at his home…

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Mr. T.m. Woodlands. Death of Rotary Governorelect

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 3

Mr. Thomas Manning Woodlands, chairman of directors of Maitland Newspaper Co. Ltd., and formerly managing editor, died suddenly at…

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Tribute to Late Mr. Woodlands

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 2

The life of the late Mr. T. M. Woodlands was a life nobly lived said Rev. R. M. Grayson during the service at Beresfield…

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Death Of Admiral Feakes

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— The death occurred yesterday of Rear-Admiral (retired) Henry James Feakes, who commanded Australia’s first…

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Obituary Mrs. J. O'brien

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 4

WINGHAM, Tuesday. — Mrs. Julius O’Brien died at Randwick recently in her 87th year. She was the widow of the late Mr…

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Death of Famous Lady Doctor

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

The death occurred yesterday of Dame Constance Elizabeth D'Arcy, one of the most successful woman graduates…

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OBITUARY Mrs. E. J. EDWARDS

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

Death occurred at Gosford on 23rd April, of Mrs. Ellen Josephine Edwards, wife of Mr. Albert Edwards, of "Melbury," Salisbury. Deceased…

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Tribute to Maitland Journalist Funeral of Mr. T. M Woodlands

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

The life of the late Mr. T. M. Woodlands was a life nobly life nobly lived, said Rev. R. M. Grayson during the service…

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Death Roll of Two Wars

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 1

The Australian death rolls in the two world wars were:-— World War 1: 59,343 troops. World War 2: 26,951…

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