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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1920

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1920 · page 2

The death occurred on Sunday, of Joyce O'Brien, aged 5, at her parents residence, Wentworth road. The funeral took, place on Monday…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 2

On Easter Sunday the death occurred of Mrs, Burrell, wife of Mr. J. T. Burrell, of Market-street, Wollongong, aged 76 years. The…

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Obituary. Late Mrs. George Lee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 2

The death is announced on April 3rd of the late Mrs. George Lee at "Aston," Keen-street. Lismore late of Gerringong and Penrith, at the…

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Drowning Fatality. a Sad Case. Death of Mr. Ken O'sullivan

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 2

The many friends of Mr. Ken. O'Sullvan, and his respected parents, received a shock yesterday morning when the news was made known that he had…

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Albion Park. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 7

An old identity of the town and district passed away early on Tuesday morning last in the person of Mr. L. R. Mood, at the age of 70…

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Take No Risks: Consult Qualified Opticians. the Late Mr. L. R. Mood

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

A last tribute of respect to a one-time comrade was paid by the Shellharbour Council, when the Mayor, Ald. Bateman. Ald. Burns, Ald, East, Ald…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

At the E. S. & A. Bank. Ltd., Mosmay, Sydney, Mrs. G. H. Watson passed away suddenly last Saturday, 24th instant. Her remarks were…

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Death of a Centenarian

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

The "Northern Star" says: At the reputed great age of 100 years. Mr John ,Vidler died at Wardel on Saturday and was buried there on Sunday…

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Death of Rev. A. J. Wade

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 2

Rev. A. J. Wade. minister of St. Peter's Presbyterian Church North Sydney, died early on Thursday. Some weeks ago he met with a painful…

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Obituary. Mr. Thos. McCABE

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 3

On Wednesday last the late Mr. Thos. McCabe was buried at Gerringong the Rev. M. P. Malone officiating…

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Obituary. Mr. P. Dooley

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 2

On Saturday night last there passed away, after a long illness one of the oldest residents of Gerringong, who had spent almost a life-time in the…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

Miss Burley, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Burley, of Keira street, Wollongong, died on Thursday at Young, where she was visiting a…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. S. Jarman, who has been a resident of Wollongong for the past 32 years, passed peacefully away on Thursday morning, after an illness extending over…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 2

There passed away on Tuesday last one of Wollongong a most respected and one of its oldest citizens in the person of Mr Patrick Frost, of…

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Obituary. Mrs. Nancy Cook

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 3

There passed away at her home at Clunes on 29th May (says the "N. C. Star") one of the old pioneers in the person of Mrs. Nancy Cook, aged 84…

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Obituary. Mrs. Wm. Smith

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2

On Saturday, Mrs. Wm. Smith died at her home. Collins-street, after a long and painful [?]ess a trouble for which she had undergone an operation…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 2

Mr Jams Keanedy, an old resident of the district passed away on Sunday. He had resided here for 62 years, and was about 91 years of…

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THIRROUL Death of Mrs. Adams

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 16

Local residents were astounded when the news spread that Mrs. S. Adams bad passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning. About three weeks ago…

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District News. Mount Kembla. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 8

Mr. W. Purcell, an old and respected resident of Kembia passed away on Monday 24th, after a lingering illnens. Much sympathy Is felt for the…

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Obituary. Mr. R. O. Kendall

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 2

One by one, the old residents of the district, identified personally and as members of a family, with its progress and history are passing away,…

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