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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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Obituary. MRS. M. J. Davis—60 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 2

The sad death of Mrs. Margaret Jane Davis occurred at her home, "Cedar Grove" on Monday, after a comparatively short illness at the age…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

We have to record with regret, the death of Mrs. A. O. Leeper, which occurred at her residence, Smith Street, Wollongong, on Tuesday, the 24th…

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Obituary. Uriah Henry Thomas

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 9

One of the oldest persons in the Woonona district, Mr. U. H. Thomas, died in the early hours of Sunday last, death taking place at the residence of…

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Late Mr. Arthur Knox a Fighter and a Man

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

The death of Mr. Arthur Knox on Saturday last at the age of 63 years, removes one prominent in the dairying industry of the…

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Death of Mrs. Druery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 9

Mrs. Isabella Druery died in Bulli District Hospital on Friday last, aged 71 years. The deceased was a resident of Blundell-street…

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Death of Boxer. Late Robert Coffey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 9

At Bulli Court House yesterday morning, the Deputy Coroner, Mr. J. Kirby, J.P., conducted an inquiry into the death of Robert Coffey, which…

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OBITUARY. Passing of Prominent Grazler

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 9

The death at Wollongong on Sunday morning of Mr. Arthur Edward Harstlow Carter, late of "Rockleigh,"Spring Street, Moss Vale, and father…

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Tragedy at Port Kembla. Death of Frederick B. Spencer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 7

A magisterial inquiry into the death of Frederick Blissett Spencer (49) was held by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. J. Kirby, J.P., at the Wollongong Court…

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Obituary. Mrs. James Trevor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 2

Sympathy is extended to Mr. James Trevor, late manager of the Kiama branch of the Government Savings Bunk, and now of Narromine, in the…

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Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 11

The death occurred on Tuesday night at his residence, Atcheson St., of Mr. John Lisle, a very old and respected resident of the town, aged 58…

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Obituary. Mr. Hugh CARSON—Aged 56 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 2

The death of Mr. Hugh Carson on Wednesday afternoon at the Kiama District Hospital was learned with wide regret in this community in…

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Obituary. Miss Margaret Jane Maynes. Aged 50 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

The death took place on Wednesday last of Miss Margaret Jane Maynes, daughter of the late William Maynes, of Gerringong, by his first wife, who…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 6

General regret has been expressed towards Mrs. Rube Dodd, of Marr St. Wollongong, in the death of her mother (Mrs. Margaret Taylor), which…

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Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 12

Mrs. Lilly Potter was found dead in bed on Monday morning, at her residence, Helensburgh North, by her husband, Mr. L. Potter. On the report…

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Death of Mr John Porter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 13

Death claimed, on Thursday, an old and esteemed resident of Mount Keira, in the person of Mr. John Porter, at the age of 75 years, after…

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Magisterial Inquiry. Death of Leonard A. Docker

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 8

The Deputy Coroner (Mr. J. Kirby, J.P.) conducted a magisterial inquiry at the Court House, Wollongong, yesterday, touching the death of Leonard…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 5

By the death of Mr. John Porter, of Mt. Keira, which occurred on Thursday of last week, aged 75 years, a man has passed away who in his day served…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 4

The death took place at the David Berry Hospital on Wednesday after noon of Doreen Clout at the age of night years and months,…

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Obituary. Mr. Henry Edmund Campbell Aged 49 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 2

The death occurred on Saturday at his home, Rosemont Street, Wollongong of Mr. Henry Edmund Campbell in his 50th year, following a long…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 5

Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Poratto, of Wollongong, in the great bereavement they have sustained by the death of their son, Edward…

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