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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1925

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The Late Mr. Edward Dwyer

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 6

The death occurred on Sunday last of one of the oldest residents of Wollongong, Mr. Edward Dwyer (Dwyer's Vehicles Ltd.). Mr. Dwyer…

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Death of Gordon Pratt

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

The deputy Coroner Mr. Jas. Kirby, on Monday, held an inquiry, as to the death of Gordon Hamilton Pratt, in Wollongong Hospital…

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Death of George Davidson

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 12

The deputy coroner, Mr. Jas. Kirby, held an inquiry yesterday as to the death of Mr. George Davidson in Bulli Hospital on the 11th inst…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 2

Sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Mat Byron, of Wollongong, whose son Jack died on Wednesday night, aged 28 years. He had followed his trade…

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Obituary. Late Mrs. D. J. Noble

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 December 1925 · page 2

A sad surprise was the death of Mrs, Noble of Jerrara, for very few indeed knew of her illness and the likelihood of a fatal termination. Her daughter,…

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Death of Robert Gotts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 6

An inquest was held at Scarborough on December 1st, by Mr. James Kirby, to inquire into the death of Robert. Gotts, miner, who collapsed in the…

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Death of William Stafford

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 27

The deputy coroner, Mr. Jas. Kirby, on Tuesday, held an inquiry as to the death of William Kind Stafford, at Balgownie previous day…

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Inquests. Death of W. K. STAFFORD

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 6

An inquest into the death of William Kind Stafford, aged 24, miner, employed at the Mt. Pleasant mine, was held by Mr. James Kirby, Deputy Coroner…

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Obituary. ALD. J. T. SWAN

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 10

The death of Aid. J. T. Swan on Sunday last removes one of Illawarra's most respected citizens, and a man that played his part in assisting in the…

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Obituary. the Late Mr. E. HILL

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 2

His many Wollongong friends are mourning the death of the late Mr. Ted Hill, which occurred in Sydney Hospital on Sunday last. The remains…

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Late Mr. J. Kirton. Council's Condolences

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Wollongong Council the Mayor referred to the lamented decease of the late Mr. J. Kirton. He had been a long…

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The Late Mr R. J. Baker

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 2

Country pressmen mourn the death of one of their number, in the person of Mr. R. J. Baker, of Gosford, whose remains were laid to rest last Monday…

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The Late Mr A. McCAULEY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 2

Another of Illawarra's grand old men has passed away, in the person of Mr Alexander McCauley, of Corrimal. This fine old man was…

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Death of Mrs. Dudley

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Jane Dudley, widow of the late Daniel Dudley (well known as a hotel proprietor of Old Bulli in the early days), was placed to rest in the…

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Death of Mr. John Kirton

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 22

On Monday last Mr. John Stephen Kirton, the First Citizen it may be said of this part of Illawarra, died at his home, Thirroul. He had…

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Death of J. S. Kirton. A Good Man Gone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 11

The death of John Stephen Kirton, at his home, "Bangalow," Thirroul, on Monday last, moans the departure from this earth of one who may well…

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Obituary. Miss Gracie Barnes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 December 1925 · page 2

It is our sad duty to record the death of Gracie Barnes, who passed away at her parents residence, Jamberoo, in her father's arms, at the…

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Late Mrs. Dudley

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 2

The late Mrs. Dudley, who was laid to rest in the Church of England cemetery, Bulli on Friday last, December 11th, was born at Ballyconnell. County Cavan…

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Obituary. Death of Alexander Howson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 2

The funeral of Alexander Rankin Howson (whose death was recorded in our last issue) took place last Saturday, afternoon, a large number of…

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Death of Pearl Wollett

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 5

A particularly sad event occurred at Thirroul last Tuesday afternoon. Little Pearl Woollott, the 20 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas…

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