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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1915

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Obituary. Death of Charles Frederick Smith

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 2

On Thursday Charles Frederick Smith passed away at the residence of his son, Keira-street, aged 82 years, thus severing a link with the early…

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Obituary. Mr. Edward Campbell

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1915 · page 2

We regret to mention the death of Mr. Edward Campbell who died on Thursday, after a short illness at his residence, Manning street, aged 56…

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Death of Private W. Downey

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1915 · page 2

Another name in Australia's Roll of Honour as a native of Kiama, is that of Private William Downey who was born and spent his boyhood days…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 2

Mr. R. Ferd, who for about 30 years was engaged in dairying in this district passed away on Monday last, at his residence Sea View street, at the…

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Obituary. Death of Old Mount Kembla Resident

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 November 1915 · page 2

On Friday last the death occurred of a very old and highly respected resident of Mount Kembla in the person of Mr. Mark Howell, who had resided…

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Obituary. Mr. E. Bourke, Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1915 · page 2

There passed away to the Great Beyond on Friday, the 15th October, at his daughter, Mrs. Stainers' residence, it sterling Irishman, Edward Bourke,…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 November 1915 · page 2

An old resident of the town, Mr. John Downey, passed away ut Sydney on Thursday last after an illness extending over twelve months. The…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1915 · page 2

On Monday, 22nd inst., there passed away at her late residence at Albion Park, Catherine Fleming, aged 70 years, relict of the late William…

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Brave Illawarra Men. One Recommended for V.C. the Death of a Hero

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 December 1915 · page 1

During the course of his remarks last night Lieutenant Colonel Owen, said to the audience at the Red Cross Concert. "In regard to the man that…

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Obituary. Late Miss May Walker

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 December 1915 · page 3

On Friday evening, 12th November, at St. Vincent's Hospital there passed away at the early age of 28 years Miss May Walker youngest daughter of…

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Obituary. Death of Mrs. Croft, Sen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 2

On Tuesday night the death occurred of Mrs. Catherine Croft, of Lower Crown street, Wollongong, a resident of the town for the past 64 years…

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Obituary. Mr. James Morrison

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1915 · page 2

As briefly reported in our last issue Mr. James Morrison passed peacefully away in Bowral Hospital on Sunday week. Born in Kiama, the deceased…

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Death of a Hero

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 December 1915 · page 2

On Saturday the Rev. W. O'Neil, of Dapto, received a telegram to the following effect from Colonel Luscombe:—Officially reported that No. 644…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1915 · page 2

On Sunday" morning, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. King, supliened deep bereavement in the loss of their little child, Noel a beautiful baby boy of almost thirteen…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 2

Mrs. Middleton, widow of Captain W. B. Middleton of the A.S.N. Co., passed away on Tuesday at her son's residence, Rozelle, in her 83rd year…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 2

It was with regret that we learned of the death of Mr. J. Beattie, which occurred at his residence yesterday morning. The late Mr. Beattie had…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 December 1915 · page 2

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. James Leeper, which occurred yesterday at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Fred Hart,…

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Death of a Hero

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 December 1915 · page 2

Mrs. Robinson, of Scarborough, has received a number of letters from officers and comrades of her son Roy, who was killed in the trenches at…

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