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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1937

228 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 12

Sadden Death of Dr. J. M. Park

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 14

Dr. J. M. Park died suddenly when examining a patient, with another medical men at Goonda Mental Hospital. His remains were cremated…

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OBITUARY Late Wm. Thomas Charlton

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 9

The death occurred suddenly in Bulli Hospital,, at about 6 p.m. on Saturday last, of Mr. William Thomas Charlton. He had taken ill three…

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The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1937 · page 4

Although not altogether unexpected, the death on Sunday last Mr. Wilson Fleming, of Croome Road, Albion Park, at the age of 58, cast quite a…

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The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1937 · page 4

The death occurred at Punchbowl on Sunday, morning last of Berry's oldest resident, in the person of Mr. Philomen Witheridge, at the grand old age of 93…

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Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 5

An old and much respected resident of Albion Park, in the person of Mrs. Boles, wife of Mr. William Boles, passed away on Saturday last. The…

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Death of Mrs. Rogan

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 14

The death occurred last night at the residence of her daughter (Mrs G. Sawtell, Albion Park), of Mrs. Elizabeth Rogan, relict of the late…

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The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 3

After a long illness Mrs. W. Boles, of "The Meadows", Albion Park, died early on Saturday morning. She was 72 years of ago, and the daughter of Mr…

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The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 3

The death took place at his home, 13 Gibbes Street, Rockdale, on Thursday, of Mr. William Campbell Treeves at the age of 80 years, after a lengthy illness…

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Obituary. Mr. George Gillam—67. Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 2

As briefly reported in Saturday's "Independent", the death occurred at his residence, Queen Street, Berry, on Friday afternoon last of Mr. George…

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Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 5

The sudden death of Mrs. Esther Hall Cullen, of "Willow Glen," Fox-ground, on Saturday, came as a great shock to her friends…

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Drank Prussic Acid LATE Mr. A. J. BAYNHAM

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 5

The death of Alfred John Baynham (27), of William street, Keiraville, who died on Sept. 9th. from drinking hydrocyanic acid was the…

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The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 3

Quite a gloom was cast over the district on Tuesday when word was received that Mr. L. C. Rogers had passed away in St. George's District…

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OBITUARY Late Mr. T. Bissell

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 7

It came us a shock to his numerous friends when it became known on Saturday morning that Mr. Thomas Bissell had passed away suddenly the…

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Late Mrs. C. Smith

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 6

At the home of her daughter Thirroul, on the 19th August, [?] in her 82nd year, the last call [?] to Mrs. C. Smith, mother of Mr…

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Late Mr. T. Bissell

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 16

A fine old gentleman in the person of Mr. Thomas Bissell passed away at his residence, Church st., Wollongong, on Saturday morning…

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Late Mr. C. G. Platts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 7

Sympathy is felt for the relatives of Mr. Clarence Gill Platts, who passed away at Wollongong Hospital during the early hours of Saturday…

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Pt Kembla Resident Funeral at Portland

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 10

"Lithgow Mercury" writes: The funeral of Mrs. Emily Alma Gladys McClelland,, of Port Kembla, and a former resident of Portland, took…

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Obituary. Mr. David Ernest Weir—73 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1937 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, "Happy Villa", on Wednesday afternoon, of Mr. David Ernest Weir, aged 73 years, after a long and very painful…

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The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 September 1937 · page 3

Sympathy is expressed with Mrs. Theo. Grey, of "The Meadows", Albion Park, in the loss of her brother-in-law, Mr. George Cameron, who passed away…

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OBITUARY The Late Mr. Alfred Makin

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 10

Mr. Alfred Makin, who was born at Wollongong sixty-five years ago, died suddenly at his home at Banks-town on Saturday morning last. He…

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