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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1916

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday morning at Figtree, of Mr. James Gillen, aged 35 years. The deceased had been a sufferer for about twelve…

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OBITUARY. Late Mrs. A. J. Barber

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 3

Mrs. Ann Jane Barber, 70 years, relict of the late William Barber, who predeceased her about 11 years ago, passed away early on Sunday morning last, at the…

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Albion Park Budget. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 5

It is our sad duty to again chronicle the death of one of the hardy pioneers of the district, in the person of Mr. Michael Burns, who passed…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 2

Mrs. Ernest .Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Leary, of, Kiama, passed away with her infant child last Tuesday at, Moss. Vale, aged 21…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 2

The death occurred at Kiama a Saturday of Mr. G. J. Prott, brott of Mr. C. W. Prott of the town. The deceased expired suddenly…

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The late Mrs. Kelly

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

It is our sad duty to record the death of Mrs. Kelly, who resided in this district for many years and who passed away at her daughter's (Mrs. J…

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OBITUARY. Mr. G. J. Prott

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

Seldom has a greater feeling of consternation and shock pervaded Kiama and its district than on Saturday, when the sad news spread rapidly…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 2

His many friends will regret to learn that Mr. John Newson passed away at the Wollongong District Hospital yesterday. He enjoyed his…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

The death occurred on Wednesday last of Mrs. Helen Chisholm, at Albion Park, where she has resided for many years with her daughter and son-in-law,…

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Albion Park Budget. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 5

On Wednesday of last week, the death occurred of Mrs. Helen Chisholm, who passed away at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Jas. Couch,…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 1

The death of Mr James Gillen at the residence of his mother, "Mount Nebo," Figtree, which occurred recently, cast a gloom over the district…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 2

Mr. Robert Elliott, an old and respected resident of the district, passed away last Friday after a lengthy illness. He was 66 years of age and…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1916 · page 2

On April 30th, the death [?] at Eastwood, of Mrs.[?] Wallace, widow of the late Mr. Wallace. The late Mrs. Wallace…

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Death of a Hero

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1916 · page 2

A cablegram was received by Miss M'George of Kembla st. Wollongong, last night, conveying the sad news that Private Dick Piercey had made…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1916 · page 2

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Robert Cochrane, who passed away at his residence, "Glenece," Unanderra, on Sunday night, after an…

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Death of John O'keefe. Coroner's Inquiry

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. C. W. Craig, J.P., (District Coroner) held an inquiry touching the death of John O'Keefe, a resident of Kiama, which occurred suddenly on…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 2

Deep regret was expressed in every quarter when it became known on Friday evening that Mr. D. F. Rudkin had passed away. He had not been…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

Another of the fine old pioneers have passed away in Mr. Wm. Webb who died at his residence, Crooked River, yesterday, in his 82nd year…

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Obituary. Late Mrs. O'meara

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 2

On Tuesday last the remains of the late Mrs. Mary O'Meara, relict of the late Michael O'Meara who pre-deceased. her many years ago were interred in…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

The death occurred on Friday of Mr. William Coleman, of Corrimal-street, Wollongong, aged 36 years. The deceased, who was a native of Goulburn…

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