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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1927

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 4

The death occurred in Sydney on the 3rd inst., of Mr. Robert McGlinchey at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Murphy, Paddington. The deceassed,…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 13

Mrs. Harriet Gibson passed away at her residence, Unanderra, last Wednesday morning, aged 84 years. The deceased lady had been an invalid for…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 2

The sympathy of the community goes out to the Ettinghausen family in their present bereavement, following so close on the death of another of the family in…

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Obituary. Mary Ann Scott

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 2

It came as a shock to a very large circle of friends to know that Mrs. Mary Ann Scott, widow of the late Richard Scott, had passed away at her home at…

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Obituary. Mrs. Mary SCOTT—Aged 83 years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1927 · page 2

Through the death of Mrs. Scott there has been removed from the community of Gerringong one whose christian character has been a pattern to…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 12

Mr. Napoleon Hurry, a very old resident of the Dapto district, died in Wollongong District Hospital on Tuesday, after a brief illness, aged 84…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 2

A wide circle of friends mourn the death of Mr. George Armstrong, of Avondale, who passed away in Valesco Private Hospital, Wollongong, on…

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Death of Mrs. Parsons

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 9

Death has removed one who commanded the respect of all who knew him, in the person of Mr. Arthur Parsons. About nine months ago he…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

A very old resident of Corrimal in the person of Mr. W. Jeffrey, passed away at his home at Leichhardt early on Thursday morning. The…

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Obituary. MRS. D. B. REES

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 10

Deep regret was expressed in Wollongong on Tuesday afternoon, when it was learned that Mrs. D. B. Rees, of Church Street, had passed away that…

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A Fine Life Ended. the Late Mr. Thomas Devery

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1927 · page 2

"His life was gentle, and the elements So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up, And say to all the world…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wollongong Horticultural Society on Monday,a motion of sympathy was carried with the president (Mr. W. J. Bath), in the…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 13

One of Helensburgh's oldest residents Mr. Joseph Warren, died in his sleep on Sunday night. On Sunday afternoon he went out for a drive in a…

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Death of Colonel Robt. Owen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

A cable message during the week conveyed the sad news that Colonel Robert Owen had passed away. he was a well known resident of this…

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A Pioneer Passes. Late Mr. William Graham, aged 83

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 2

In the storm of Easter Saturday night, quietly there passed to rest the second oldest native of Jamberoo in William Graham, son of the late Mr. and Mrs…

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Obituary. Mr. Jas. East

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 2

On Tuesday, April 19th, Mr. James East, highly respected for the many years he lived in this his native district, and farmed at Shellharbour, died at his…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 2

At the residence of his daughter (Mrs. J. H. McDonough), Keira Road, Wollongong, the death occurred on Wednesday night of Mr. James Bolton…

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Death of John William Thickett

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 22

On Wednesday at the Wollongong Court House, the Deputy Coroner (Mr. J. Kirby, J.P.), held an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding…

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Magisterial Inquiry. Death of J. W. Thickett

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 6

At the Wollongong Court House, on Wednesday morning, the Deputy Coroner (Mr. Kirby, J.P.) held a magisterial enquiry into the circumstances…

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Obituary. Mr. James Brown, aged 69 years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 2

In the person of the late James Brown there passed away on Monday last, a kindly personality and one whose integrity industry and honesty in this…

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