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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1932

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Obituary. the Late Mr. R. S. Gillis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 9

The very large gathering at Waverley cemetery on Tuesday afternoon at the funeral of the late Richard S. Gillis, lately of Warrah, Pymble,…

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Death of L. K. Jarvie Coroner's Inquiry

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 1

An inquiry concerning the death of Lawrence Kennedy Jarvie was held by the deputy coroner (Mr. J. Kirby, J.P.) at the Wollongong Court House on…

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Death of L. K. Jarvie the Inquest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 13

At the Wollongong Courthouse on Tuesday last the Deputy Coroner, Mr. J. Kirby, J.P. held an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding…

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Obituary. MR. H. BROWNIE

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 June 1932 · page 2

The death took place in the Kiama District Hospital on Tuesday evening of Mr. Harry Brownie in consequence of war injuries, as he had served with…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 7

Mr. Robert Edward Horstman passed away peacefully at his residence, "Racketty Koo," in Station St., Thirroul, on Monday night. The funeral…

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Death of Mr. J. Barrett

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 13

The death of Mr. James Barrett, who died suddenly at his work on Thursday afternoon, 26th May. came as a great shock to the…

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Obituary. Mr. William Harris—aged 26

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 2

The sporting community of Jamnberoo have lost one of their most popular members through the death of Mr. William Charles Harris, which occurred…

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Late Mr. William Harris

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 June 1932 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon a large district attendance at the funeral of Mr. Wm. C. Harris was an expression of widespread sympathy in the…

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Late Mr Freestone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

The death occurred in the Lithgow hospital last Friday afternoon of Mr. Alfred Jakins Freestone, age 72 years. Deceased was a highly respected…

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The Late Mr. Browning

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 4

Prior to the commencement of the business of the Court, Mr. Harold Cox, on behalf of the legal profession, expressed deep regret at the death of…

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Death of Mr. Ben Green

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 8

The death occurred at Hamilton on Sunday last, of Mr. Ben Green, brother of Mr. Mat Green, of Corrimal, and uncle of Mr. Geo. Green, newsagent,…

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Obituary. Mr. James Tompkins

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

Mr. James Tompkins, an old resident of Dapto and Albion Park districts, died at his residence, Lake Entrance, on Tuesday after a short…

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Death of Mr. W. Lowden Brother of Miners' President

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 7

All sections of the community sympathise with Mr. Fred Lowden, Miners' District President, who on Saturday, received the sad news of the death of…

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Obituary. Mr. Jas. Hy. Tomkins—66 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1932 · page 2

As briefly reported in our last issue, the death occurred at his residence Lake Illawarra South, on Tuesday morning, of Mr. James Henry Hunter…

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Obituary. Mr. Henry Thomas

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 9

The death occurred at his residence in Dapto, on Wednesday morning of Mr. Henry Thomas, who was, perhaps, one of the oldest native born…

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Obituary. Mr. George James Comerford

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 June 1932 · page 2

The death occurred in Kiama District Hospital on Thursday night of Mr. George James Comerford, who resided in Bong Bong Street, at the age of 66…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 10

There passed away in Wollongong Hospital, last Monday morning, a very old and highly respected resident of Kembla Heights in the person of Mr…

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Death of Mrs. Nicholls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 11

The inexorable summons of death came with rather tragic suddenness to Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Nicholls, wife of Mr. W. J. (Peter) Nicholls, of…

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North Illawarra News Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 2

One of the oldest identities of Corrimal, Mr. H. Herbert, passed away at the Wollongong District Hospital on Sunday last, at the ripe age of 89…

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Obituary. Mrs. A. T. Newson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 6

Exceptionally sad circumstances are embraced in the death of Mrs. Albert James Newson which occurred about 1 p.m. last saturday, at Bulli…

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