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Illawarra · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1938

259 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 13

Obituary. Mrs. Isabella St. Clair—80 Years

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 2

As briefly reported in our last issue, the death occurred on Monday night in the David Berry Hospital, of Mrs. Isabella Johnstone St. Clair, in her 81st…

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Obituary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 3

Sympathy is expressed with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spinks. in their bereavement through the loss of their seven months old son, Geoffrey Owen, who…

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OBITUARY Late Mr. J. P. Carey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 7

On January 21st, Mr. James Patrick Carey, of Lake Illawarra South, passed away at the Wollongong Hospital after a lengthy illness. For many…

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Late Mrs. Susannah Skilling the Inquest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 20

At Wollongong Courthouse [?] Saturday, the District Coroner, Mr. A. G. Hardwick, conducted an inquest into the death of Susannah Skilling…

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Fell From Lorry LATE Mr. J. T. PRICE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 6

The death of Mr. John The Price (57) of Helensburgh, which curred near Kelly's Creek on [?] main road on Jan 8th, was the [?]…

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Motor Cyclist's Death LATE Mr. L. W. C. MULLER

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 10

A verdict of accidental death was returned by the Coroner, Mr. A. G. Hard wick, at the inquest at Bulli Courthouse yesterday into the death…

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Death of Mr. D. L. Wilson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 10

Very peacefully yesterday, Mr. D. L. Wilson passed away at his residence, Church-street, Wollongong. He was a man who in his day and…

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Obituary. Mr. John B. Taylor — 93 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, "Athelstane", Toolljooa, on Saturday, 29th January, of Mr. John Britain Taylor in his 94th Year…

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Impressive Funeral Late Constable Mosely

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 5

The funeral of the late First-class Constable Mosely was an impressive tribute by the police and public. Constable Mosely died suddenly at…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 6

The death occurred on Monday, of Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Merrett, of Collins-street. He was employed in the electrical branch of…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 3

Sympathy is extended to Mr. Peter Walker and Mrs. Chesterton. Kiama, in their bereavement through the death of their brother, Mr. George Johnstone…

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Obituary. Mr. Joseph Egglestone—81 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 2

The death occurred on Sunday night of an old and respected resident of Kiama when Mr. Joseph Egglestone passed away at his residence in…

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Obituary Late Mrs. Phillips

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 6

The death of Mrs. Mildred A. M. Phillips, took place at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. Shipp, Military-rd., Port Kembla. She was 70 years of…

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Balgownie News Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 12

Mrs. Jack Barwise, aged 60 years, died suddenly at her home, Balmoral St., Balgownie, on Wednesday morning. Her maiden name was Miss…

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Obituary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 3

The death occurred yesterday morning in Wollongong Hospital of Mr. John Henderson, a resident of Albion Park, who had been seriously ill for several…

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Obituary. Mr. John Henderson—50 Years

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

The death occurred in the Wollongong Hospital on Friday morning last of Mr. John Henderson, a popular and respected resident of Albion Park. He had…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 14

On Friday morning of last week, Mr. John Henderson, a respected resident of Albion Park, passed away at the, Wollongong Hospital. He…

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Obituary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 13

Sympathy is felt for the relatives of Mrs. Mary English, of Corrimal, who passed away in Wollongong Hospital on Wednesday of last week. The…

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Corrimal Chatter Impressive Funeral

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 13

The remains of the late Howard Beresford were laid to rest in Bu[?] Cemetery on Thursday of last week. Everything possible was done to pay…

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Death of Steward On s.s. Dilga

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 7

The Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. R Musgrave, held an adjourned inquest at the Court House, Wollongong, on Wednesday afternoon touching the…

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