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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1927

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The Late Mr. H. F. Cotterell

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 18

By the death of Mr. Henry Fowler Cotterell, Bulli-Woonona loses a very active and esteemed citizen. The late Mr. Cotterell, who was 66 years…

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An Impressive Funeral

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 7

One of the most impressive funerals seen in Wollongong was on Saturday, when the remains of the late Mr. Erne Taylor, were conveyed from his home…

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Death of Ernie Taylor. Magisterial Inquiry

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 11

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

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Death of a Bulli Identity. Henry Fowler Cotterell. "He Will Be Missed!"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 7

Every town has a foremost citizen, in which Bulli-Woonona is not an exception to the rule, and when in the latter connection Mr. H. F. Cotteren…

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Obituary. Mrs. T. MURPHY

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

The death took place on Thursday, July 21st, of Mrs. Thomas Murphy in her 41st year. The whole of the district sincerely grieves for Mr. Murphy and…

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Obituary. Mrs. George Couch

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 July 1927 · page 2

The death of the late Mrs. George Couch, in her 75th year, snaps another link in the chain of this district's history. She was a Miss Catherine…

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Obituary. Late Mr. Frank Sando

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 4

The many friends of Mr. Frank Sando, of Wollongong, received a great shock on Friday night when it became known that he had suddenly…

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Late Mrs. Couch

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 4

It is our sad duty to report the death of another of the grand old pioneers of the Illawarra district, in the person at Mrs. George Couch, who…

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Late Mr. A. Jones

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 4

On Sunday last the remains of Mr. Alban Jones, son of Mr. J. C. Jones, were laid to rest in the Wollongong cemetery. He had been in bad health…

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Late Mr. J. P. Waddell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 4

It was interesting to note the unanimous feeling of regret expressed in all parts of Bulli-Woonona last week when the sad news was made available that…

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Death of a Child

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 12

The Deputy Coroner held an inquiry at the Court House, Wollongong, on Thursday morning, touching the death of Richard Ambrose, aged 5 years 5…

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Obituary. Mrs. D. E. Weir

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

Death has brought sorrow this week to the home of Mr. D. E. Weir and family for a loved wife and mother has been taken from it in her 65th year…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 9

All old resident of Dapto, in the person of Mrs. Dettmer, passed away on Monday evening last, at the advanced age of 94 years. She arrived…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 13

Much sympathy is felt for Mr. John. Speering, of Fairy Meadow, in the loss he has sustained by the death of his wife, who was a daughter of Mr. and…

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THIRROUL Obituary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 19

The death occurred at Leewisham Hospital of Mr. Timothy Dunn. The late Mr. Dunn was a very old and respected railway employee, and was…

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Obituary. Mrs. Frank Marley. Aged 100 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 August 1927 · page 2

One hundred years of long life in which joy and sorrow, toil and many household cares had their part, was the lot of the late Mrs. Marley, but they did…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 11

The many friends in Wollongong, of Mr. T. Cornforth will regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Cornforth, which occurred at a private hospital at Tempe…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 5

The many friends in Wollongong, of Mr. T. Cornforth will regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Cornforth, which occurred at a private hospital at Tempe…

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Famous Maker of Bricks. Death of Thomas Pendlebury. Just 80 Years of Age

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 8

It is our duty to record in this issue the demise of the greatest identity at Woonona, Mr. Thomas Pemdlebury. For the past couple of years his health…

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Obituary. Mr. Henry William LEE—Aged 71

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1927 · page 2

The death of Mr. Lee was heard with sincere regret by many old acquaintances in the Gerringong district and Illawarra generally. It took place at his…

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