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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

We extend our sympathy to Mrs J. B. Wells, of Wollongong, whose father, Mr William Gill, of Helensburgh, died on Christmas Eve, and…

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Obituary. Mrs. Mary Ellen Miller

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

As briefly mentioned last issue, the death took place at her residence "Braeside" on xmas Eve of Mrs. Miller the widow of the late…

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Death of Southern Auctioneer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 1

From Bega comes the news of the death of Mr. W. E. Brown, a well-known southern auctioneer. At one time he had charge of Rixon's big…

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Obituary. Mrs. James Boyle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

On Friday, 2nd instant a highly esteemed district resident in the person of Mrs. James Buyle aged 72 years passed away at her late residence…

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Obituary. Captain E. A. Blow

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

Very sincere regret and a deep feeling of shock, was felt throughout the town, when it became known Captain, E. A. Blow had been loand in the…

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OBITUARY Death of Captain Blow

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 4

Captain Blow, who will be remembered in Wollongong in connection with the Waratah route march, died at his residence, at Kiama, on Sunday…

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Obituary. Mrs. W. Keogh

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 2

The sad news of Mrs. W. Keogh's death came through to her brother Mr. Sidney Major, on Wednesday morning, and caused sincere negret to…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

The death occurred at Bridgo-street, Urummoyne, on Thursday morning, of Mrs. Catherine Graham, who resided at Wollongong for a long number of…

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Obituary. Mrs. J. Gallen

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

As briefly stated last issue, Mrs, John Gallen passed away, to her rest after many years of suffering, on Thursday, last. For some 25 years…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

On Thursday, of last week, the death occurred in Sydney of Mr. Charles Russell, [?] of Mr. C. C Russell, of Wahronga, and brother…

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Obituary. Pte. E. Alexander

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 3

Very sincere sympathy is felt throughout the district for Mr. and Mrs. Thos Alexander, in the loss they have sustained in the death of their…

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Newcastle Miners. Funeral Fund and Insurance Considered

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Newcastle miners' delegate board Messrs T. Turner and D. Rees, on behalf of the subcommittee in…

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Late Mrs. W. M. Keogh. Death at Katoomba

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

The Coonamble "Independent" gives the following appreciation of Mrs. W. M. Keogh, as a resident of the district for many years:—…

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UNANDERRA—FIGTREE. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

On Tuesday last Mrs Isabella Neaves, one of the oldest and most respected pioneers of the district, passed away, aged 88 years. She…

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Obituary. Mr. Dennis Ryan

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

It is with regret (says the Berry "Register"), that we record the death of Mr. Dennis Ryan, which occurred at his residence, Harley Hill, Berry…

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The Late Mr. James Colley

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1920 · page 2

It was with widespread regret the sad news spread on Monday throughout this district of the death of Mr. James Colley. of Lithgow where he…

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Death of Joseph Winley

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 19

On Tuesday the inquest as to the death of Joseph Winley on the 1st instant, was proceeded with by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. Kirby, in…

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Keiraville. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

Quite a gloom was cast over the neighbourhood when it became known that Mr. James Gardner (Gilmore Estate), had passed away in a Sydney…

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Death of Rev. B. Dinning

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 2

Rev. Benjamin Dinning of the Newton Methodist Circu[?]t and suddenly at the parsonage 38 Linthorpe-street. Newtown at about 4.30 on Wednesday…

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Scarborough. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 4

The death of Mr. M. J. Tobin took place at his residence on Tuesday morning. He had been ill for a few days, and it was not till Monday…

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