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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1931

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The Late Mrs. Hurt

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 5

The death occurred at midnight on Saturday last, of Mrs. Annie Maria Hurt, of Main Road, Unanderra, relict of the late John Francis Hurt, at…

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The Late Mr. James Hunter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 5

On Wednesday the death look place in the Wollongong Hospital of Mr. James Hunter, of Coniston, a man who had the respect and esteem of a very…

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BALGOWNIE. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 6

The funeral of the late Mr. James Wheeler Cram, aged 46 years—who was accidentally killed by a fall of stone in Corrimal Coal mine on…

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Death of Mr. C. LAWLESS

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 10

A young and useful life has been cut short by the death this week of Mr. Charles Lawless, of Payne-st., West Wollongong, 41 years of age he…

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Obituary. Mr Henry Francis Searle Aged 94 YEARS

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1931 · page 2

The oldest resident of Kiama passed away on Monday evening in the person of Mr. Henry Francis Searle, of Bong Bong Street, at the advanced age…

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A Tribute to the Late Mr. Charles H. LAWLESS

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 3

Rarely does the occurrence of a death in a community occasion more sincere sorrow to those to whom deceased might be known than is the…

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Obituary. Late Mr. Jack Ward

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1931 · page 7

On Thursday night of last week, Mr. Jack Ward, a highly respected resident of Tarrawanna passed away, aged 64 years. He had worked in Corrimal…

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HELENSBURGH. Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1931 · page 8

The death occurred on Saturday afternoon of Miss Eileen Chudley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Chudley, aged 18 years, after a long illness. The…

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Late Mr. D. J. K. Colley

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 2

The death occurred at his home at Fairfield on Friday, of Mr., D. J. K. Colley, formerly Comptroller General or the Royal Mint, Sydney, at the age…

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Bulli-Woonona OBITUARY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 7

The death took place on Tuesday last at his residence, Beattie Avenue, Bulli, of Mr. Arthur H. Green, a member of one of the oldest and…

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Magisterial Inquiry. Death of J. W. Cram

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 1

At the court house, Bulli, on Tuesday, the Coroner, Mr. A. E. Chapman, S.M., conducted an inquiry into the death of James Wheeler Cram, which…

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Obituary. Mr. David Colley—72 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1931 · page 2

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Hugh Colley, Misses Mary, Eliza both and Tillie Colley, of Jamberoo, and Mrs. J. Cameron and Miss…

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Death of John Lee Coroner's Caustic Comment

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 16

The Acting-Coroner, Mr. J. Kirby, J.P., conducted an inquiry at Wollongong Courthouse on Wednesday, touching the death of John Lee (54)…

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Obituary. Mr. W. E. Condon

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 11

The death occurred at Waterfall Sanitarium on Saturday of Mr. William Edward Condon, a well known resident of Albion Park, aged 56 years…

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Conflicting Evidence. Death of John Lee. Strong Comment of Deputy Coroner

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 11

The Deputy Coroner, Mr. J. Kirby, conducted a Magisterial Inquiry at the Court House, Wollongong, on Wednesday, touching the death of John Lee…

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Late Mr. Wm. Condon

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 2

The death occurred at the Waterfall Sanatorium on Saturday last at the age of 47 years, of Mr. William Condon, who had been ill for over a year. Mr…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 11

The death of Mr. J. East, who is well known throughout Balgownie district, took place at Newcastle last week-end. The late Mr. East had…

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Obituary. Edward John Hore

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 2

The sympathy of Shellharbour and district was extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Here in the loss of their infant Hon, Edward john Here, who died at…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 9

The death took place yesterday morning of Miss Clara Herd, of Kembla St., Wollongong, after an illness of about four months, which was borne…

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Fatality at Corrimal. Death of Harley John Pettingell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 1

Harley John Pettingell, who was 12 years of age and the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Pettingell, was sent by his parents to the post office at…

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