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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Funeral of Miss Joyce Honey. Touching Tribute From Schools

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 2

On Tuesday the funeral of Joyce, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Honey, of "Riversdale" had very pathetic features, which paid a touching…

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Obituary. Mr. George Brett—58 years Tragic Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. George Brett, of Shellharbour, well and favourably known as a builder, and contractor, was the victim of an accident which in a few hours brought…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

Another of the old pioneers of the Illawarra district has passed away is the person of Mr. Walter Charles whose death occurred at a private…

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Death of Captain Nash

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 8

The sudden death of Captain Hugh Nash, pilto master at Wollongong, on Saturday night last, caused much surprise and profound regret. He…

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Death of Child. Magisterial Inquiry Held

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans, of Wongawilli, suffered a bereavement on Monday—their third within the last three years—when the death occurred of…

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Coronial Enquiry. Death of Joyce Mary Honey

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 4

At the Wollongong Court, on Saturday, the Deputy Coroner (Mr. J. Kirby, J.P.), conducted an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding…

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Fatality at Shellharbour. Death of George Brett

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 10

At the Bass Point Quarry, on Monday, Mr. George Brett, a well-known carpenter fell from the top of the hoppers where he was working, a distance…

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Obituary. the Late Captain Nash

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 12

Captain Hugh Nash, Harbour Master and Pilot at Wollongong, is no more. His soul passed away from its earthly casket whilst he was asleep on…

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The Funeral

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. Brett, which took place on Tuesday afternoon was one of the largest even seen in Shollharbour, over 300 friends and…

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Obituary. Mr. Everett Earl Tory

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 2

The death took place after a short illness at his residence, Bayswater road, Drummoyne, on Wednesday of Mr. Everett Earl Tory Who spent his…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 9

About three years ago Mr. Thomas Bunn, of Corrimal, was badly injured in Old Bulli mine through a fall of stone. He never recovered from his…

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Scarborough — Clifton. Death of William Martin

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 12

A miner, William Martin, familiarly known by his mates as "Yorkie" fell from a window at the Imperial Hotel, Clifton, on Sunday…

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Obituary. Marie Fredericks—1 Year and 8 Months

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

Their many friends sympathise with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fredericks of Jamberoo in the death of baby Marie, their infant daughter, aged 1 year and 8…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

Mrs. Emily Caroline Weekes, aged 76 years, passed away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. Baker, Excelsior Street, Park Hill, Granville, on…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 11

The death occurred last week of Mr. A. G. Noldart, a very old resident of Corrimal, at an advanced age. The deceased had enjoyed good health up…

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Obituary. Late Mrs. S. E. Gilby—47 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. S. E. Gilby since coming to Kiama has proved himself a worthy citizen in the district, helpful in many directions and a pillar of the…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 14

Our Kembla Heights correspondent writes:—Quite a gloom was cost over the village last week-end when it became known that Mr. Frank Egan, who…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 15

Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Geo. Wilkinson, of Wollongong, who within a week has suffered two bereavements. Her brother-in-law, Mr. Kelly, of…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

Mrs. N. Coffitt, Main Road, Corrimal, died suddenly on Monday night, only having taken ill that morning. The deceased, who was only 49 years of…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

The death took place on Thursday night of lust week, of Mrs. Rich, wife of Mr. W. Rich, of the E.R. & S. Co. Ltd. Staff. The deceased was well…

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